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HV55 CRZ

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,933 mi
Last recorded110,933 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 CRZ
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 110,933 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Rear of engine ()

Fail 8 Sep 2017 110,933 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

All rear suspension components corroded

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fuel tank strap corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak Rear of engine ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 106,076 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed bald on inner and outer edges, cracking in tread well below service standard.

Offside Front tyre scrubbed bald on inner and outer edges, cracking in tread well below service standard.

oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Sep 2015 99,661 miles

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

Fuel tank securing straps slightly corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perishing with age (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perishing with age (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish with age.

Fail 12 Sep 2015 99,661 miles

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

Fuel tank securing straps slightly corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perishing with age (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perishing with age (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish with age.

Offside engine mounting missing rear most Mounting bolt missing. (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 88,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2014 88,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2013 83,044 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 79,212 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 69,008 miles

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

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

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 69,008 miles

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

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 58,216 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

rear discs corroded on inside face

Pass 27 Aug 2009 44,506 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 27 Aug 2009 44,506 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre worn smooth on outer edge.195/60r15 88h

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 2 Sep 2008 31,852 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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HV55 CRZ is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HV55 CRZ, 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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HV55 CRZ is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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