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HV05 MTZ

2005 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,230 mi
Last recorded106,230 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 MTZ
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 106,230 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jan 2018 93,644 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 93,589 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 82,265 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 82,265 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 77,307 miles

Front both discs slightly worn

Rear both discs faces partly corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2014 69,928 miles

Rear exhaust flange corroding.

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 64,824 miles

offside rear tyre on 3mm and cracked

Pass 4 Sep 2012 57,429 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Jul 2011 45,277 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 37,152 miles

both front tyres wearing low.

Pass 24 Mar 2009 26,061 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 26,039 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 18,583 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 18,582 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2007 14,861 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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HV05 MTZ is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HV05 MTZ, 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 HV05 MTZ registered?

HV05 MTZ is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is HV05 MTZ safe to buy?

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