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HW55 GWC

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,459 mi
Last recorded58,459 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 GWC
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 58,459 miles

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))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 58,459 miles

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))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 47,210 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 47,195 miles

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))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 46,335 miles

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))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 45,590 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 44,631 miles

engine cover fitted

slight leak p a s pipe

Offside Rear some corrosion front to rear brake pipe

Pass 26 Sep 2018 42,870 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe some corrosion

engine cover fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2018 42,863 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 40,942 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 38,889 miles

rear number plate faded

slight dampness around steering rack and pipe

slight fraying on n/s/r seatbelt

Pass 23 Sep 2015 36,907 miles

Front brake discs worn and pads low

engine cover fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2014 34,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Sep 2013 32,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Sep 2012 29,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

some wear in front brake discs

Pass 28 Sep 2011 26,542 miles

both headlamp top fixing bolts missing (headlamps secure)

some wear in front brake discs

Pass 24 Sep 2010 23,227 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 20,334 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 17,505 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 17,505 miles

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.

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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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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What year was HW55 GWC registered?

HW55 GWC is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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