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HK05 UTM

2005 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,582 mi
Last recorded75,582 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 75,582 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 66,349 miles

Headlamp lenses clouded

Offside wiper blade judders slightly

Pass 23 Jun 2018 56,650 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front headlights slightly tarnished

Pass 10 Jun 2017 44,035 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished in tread

both front headlights tarnished

Pass 18 Jun 2016 35,986 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

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

both headlights slightly tarnished

Pass 15 Jun 2015 31,335 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 31,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Jun 2014 25,676 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2013 19,965 miles

n/s/f tyre nailed and wall damaged

rear tyres have perished and cracked tyre walls

Fail 17 Jun 2013 19,965 miles

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

n/s/f tyre nailed and wall damaged

rear tyres have perished and cracked tyre walls

Pass 15 Jun 2012 16,710 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 16,710 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 13,690 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 11,879 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 9,486 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 7,047 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 UTM is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UTM, 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 UTM registered?

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

Is HK05 UTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK05 UTM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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