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KA05 YGF

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,529 mi
Last recorded48,529 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 YGF
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2008 48,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres wearing inside edges

Fail 7 Aug 2008 48,529 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

rear tyres wearing inside edges

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 YGF is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KA05 YGF registered?

KA05 YGF is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 8 August 2005.

Is KA05 YGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KA05 YGF shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KA05 YGF have outstanding finance?

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