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HN55 WMK

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,547 mi
Last recorded91,547 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 WMK
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 91,547 miles

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 91,547 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 90,366 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 90,366 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 89,641 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 16 Nov 2022 88,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 88,634 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 86,977 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 86,977 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 85,733 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Nov 2019 84,440 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 84,440 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 82,405 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 82,404 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 79,942 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 77,030 miles

both front anti roll bar d bushes warn.

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 16 Nov 2015 74,436 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 74,436 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 71,790 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 71,790 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 65,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2013 65,730 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2012 58,674 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 58,674 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 51,026 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 43,248 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 35,493 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 28,133 miles

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

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

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

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

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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HN55 WMK is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 HN55 WMK, 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 HN55 WMK registered?

HN55 WMK is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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