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HK05 ZYM

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

97,255 mi
Last recorded97,255 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 ZYM
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 97,255 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 97,252 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 92,518 miles

Front front disc worn

Fail 25 Jun 2019 92,517 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front front disc worn

Pass 31 May 2018 86,086 miles

Nearside Rear slight crakes in tread and front disc slightly worn

Fail 31 May 2018 86,086 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear slight crakes in tread and front disc slightly worn

Pass 21 Jun 2017 80,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and both front discs (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake pipe cleaned and coverd

Fail 21 Jun 2017 80,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and both front discs (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 74,370 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 74,370 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working tapped and worked (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working tapped and worked (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 68,549 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 68,544 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 62,019 miles

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

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn/cracking/perishing

Fail 12 Jun 2014 62,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn/cracking/perishing

Pass 14 Jun 2013 55,051 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 55,051 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 48,265 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 40,293 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 40,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 32,388 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 25,590 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 18,856 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 ZYM is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ZYM, 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 ZYM registered?

HK05 ZYM is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 21 June 2005.

Is HK05 ZYM safe to buy?

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