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HN05 ERJ

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,427 mi
Last recorded63,427 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 ERJ
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 63,427 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 61,792 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 61,792 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2022 60,043 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 60,043 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 58,488 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 56,392 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 54,278 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 51,782 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2017 48,874 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 46,263 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 46,263 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

pas belt slightly loose

Pass 29 Apr 2015 42,488 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 38,407 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHING SLIGHTLY AROUND SIDEWALL

Pass 25 Apr 2013 34,710 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 30,855 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 25,810 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 23,191 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 35,149 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 19,996 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 15,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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HN05 ERJ is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HN05 ERJ, 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 HN05 ERJ registered?

HN05 ERJ is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is HN05 ERJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN05 ERJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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