MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,459 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rusty (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit & wearing on inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in sidewalls & treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit & wearing on inner & outeredgr (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rusty (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit & wearing on inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in sidewalls & treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit & wearing on inner & outeredgr (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear both sides brake pipes some corrosion
engine cover fitted
engine cover fitted
slight leak p a s pipe
Offside Rear some corrosion front to rear brake pipe
Offside Rear brake pipe some corrosion
engine cover fitted
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear brake pipe some corrosion
engine cover fitted
Nearside Rear seat belt slight fraying
Offside Rear brake pipe slight corrosion
Rear number plate faded
engine cover fitted
slight leak p-a-s pipe
rear number plate faded
slight dampness around steering rack and pipe
slight fraying on n/s/r seatbelt
Front brake discs worn and pads low
engine cover fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
front brake discs worn
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
front brake discs worn
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
some wear in front brake discs
both headlamp top fixing bolts missing (headlamps secure)
some wear in front brake discs
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
How Reliable is the Kia Cerato?
Based on 91,093 MOT tests across 5,957 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HW55 GWC is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 HW55 GWC, 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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HW55 GWC is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 4 November 2005.
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