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HY05 HKX

2005 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,189 mi
Last recorded70,189 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 HKX
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 70,189 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 7 Dec 2021 67,864 miles

Corrosion to suspension components

Exhaust corroding

Headlamp beam images borderline pass

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 7 Dec 2021 67,864 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to suspension components

Exhaust corroding

Headlamp beam images borderline pass

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Dec 2020 64,659 miles

brake discs corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

coil springs corroded/worn/deteriorated

corrosions underside of car in places

drop links deteriorated/worn

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

head-lights deteriorated

shock absorbers corroded/deteriorated

wipers deteriorated

Fail 8 Dec 2020 64,658 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

brake discs corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

coil springs corroded/worn/deteriorated

corrosions underside of car in places

drop links deteriorated/worn

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

head-lights deteriorated

shock absorbers corroded/deteriorated

wipers deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2019 60,219 miles

brake discs corroded/worn

corrosion underside

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

Fail 11 Dec 2019 60,218 miles

Exhaust system insecure front flex pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake discs corroded/worn

corrosion underside

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2018 53,433 miles

Corrosion underside

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 53,433 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion underside

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 46,168 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 37,629 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2015 30,141 miles

rear brake discs corroded/deteriorated

Fail 8 Dec 2015 30,141 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake discs corroded/deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2014 22,652 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 22,652 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 17,069 miles

rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 11 Dec 2012 12,992 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 10,259 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 5,714 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 5,410 miles

all tyres cracking

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 5,286 miles

all four brake discs rusty

Pass 6 Mar 2008 5,127 miles

all four brake discs rusty

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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HY05 HKX is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 HY05 HKX, 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 HY05 HKX registered?

HY05 HKX is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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