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KA05 HZD

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,783 mi
Last recorded82,783 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 HZD
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 82,783 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 78,882 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 74,505 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 71,035 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 66,616 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 66,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 61,261 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess front engine mount has partial tear (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge of tyread (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component nearside rack gaiter is damp but no tear or hole visible (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage high pressure hose between pump and rack has drip on it but not severe enough loss of fluid to warrant failure (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 61,261 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess front engine mount has partial tear (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge of tyread (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component nearside rack gaiter is damp but no tear or hole visible (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage high pressure hose between pump and rack has drip on it but not severe enough loss of fluid to warrant failure (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 56,403 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 56,403 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 50,720 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 45,757 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 40,831 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 37,869 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 34,189 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 29,355 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 29,355 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 25,591 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 21,405 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 17,618 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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KA05 HZD is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue 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 KA05 HZD, 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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KA05 HZD is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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