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HV05 WZR

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,426 mi
Last recorded84,426 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 84,426 miles

Corrosion on front brake back plates

Engine management light on

Front exhaust pipe fair condition

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside headlamp mounting bracket broken

Slight oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2015 78,050 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Pass 24 Apr 2014 70,182 miles

Engine management light on.

Fail 22 Apr 2014 70,182 miles

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

Engine management light on.

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake back plates corroded.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 62,946 miles

Corrosion on n/s rear brake back plate

Corrosion on rear brake discs

Engine management light on

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 56,677 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 56,677 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 48,055 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 39,883 miles

Both n/s tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 9 Jun 2009 32,134 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 32,128 miles

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Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 24,970 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 23,643 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 WZR is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WZR, 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 WZR registered?

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

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The MOT history for HV05 WZR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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