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HY55 VFR

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

94,061 mi
Last recorded94,061 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 VFR
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 94,061 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Underside corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2023 89,173 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (Engine bay and offside wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

under tray fitted at time of test unable to see test items

Fail 23 Aug 2023 89,171 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (Engine bay and offside wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

under tray fitted at time of test unable to see test items

Pass 5 Sep 2022 84,039 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Wing mirror cover damaged

Fail 5 Sep 2022 84,039 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Wing mirror cover damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2021 77,098 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 77,095 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.78 plate value (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 66,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody surface corrosion

Fail 10 Aug 2020 66,578 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody surface corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2019 61,590 miles

Central surface corrosion on underside and components

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 59,638 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 59,638 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 49,656 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 49,656 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 46,656 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 46,656 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 42,675 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low outer edge

Pass 4 Sep 2014 39,188 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 35,175 miles

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)

nearside rear tyre perished badly in tread

Pass 5 Sep 2012 31,449 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 27,990 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 24,425 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 20,604 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 16,428 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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HY55 VFR is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HY55 VFR, 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 HY55 VFR registered?

HY55 VFR is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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