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HK05 UTJ

2005 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,513 mi
Last recorded90,513 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 UTJ
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 90,513 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 85,773 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 83,555 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 80,930 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 78,169 miles

Under-body panels fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2020 76,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under-body panels fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2020 76,369 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under-body panels fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2019 73,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under-body panels fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2019 73,692 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under-body panels fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2018 70,332 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak gearbox ()

o/s/r tyre wearing thin

Pass 12 Apr 2017 65,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2016 60,239 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriated

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking in tread

Offside Front wiper blade split

Fail 20 Apr 2016 60,239 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front exhaust flexi deteriated

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking in tread

Offside Front wiper blade split

Pass 17 Apr 2015 51,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 45,771 miles

O/s/f tyre on outer edge wearing thin.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 45,771 miles

O/s/f tyre on outer edge wearing thin.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 42,363 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 38,449 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 34,284 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 29,479 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 25,300 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 20,068 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Cerato?

Based on 91,093 MOT tests across 5,957 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
5,947
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
5,957
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,654
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,130
Registration plate lamp not working 2,601
parking brake recording little or no effort 2,582
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,491
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HK05 UTJ is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Kia Cerato models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 58,173 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Cerato fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,654 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HK05 UTJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Cerato typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Cerato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HK05 UTJ registered?

HK05 UTJ is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is HK05 UTJ safe to buy?

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