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HV05 TWE

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

41,208 mi
Last recorded41,208 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 TWE
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 41,208 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 41,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 41,026 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 40,848 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 40,747 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 40,465 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 40,326 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 39,991 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

under-body panels fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2018 39,677 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2017 39,367 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 39,367 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 38,986 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 38,986 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 38,611 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 38,139 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 37,630 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 35,033 miles

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres perished

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 1 Mar 2012 29,017 miles

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front brake discs slightly worn & lipped

Pass 22 Feb 2011 24,339 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 20,615 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 16,109 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 12,363 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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HV05 TWE is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HV05 TWE, 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 HV05 TWE registered?

HV05 TWE is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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