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HK05 UTL

2005 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,855 mi
Last recorded58,855 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 58,855 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe has a leak and is deteriorated

front wiper blades smearing screen

n/s/r and o/s/r seatbelt frayed slightly

o/s wiper blade split

Fail 17 May 2013 58,855 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front exhaust flexi pipe has a leak and is deteriorated

front wiper blades smearing screen

n/s/r and o/s/r seatbelt frayed slightly

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 3 May 2012 49,227 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 May 2012 49,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 May 2011 41,408 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 33,155 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 33,155 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 22,952 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 May 2008 14,622 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 UTL is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK05 UTL registered?

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

Is HK05 UTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK05 UTL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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