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KD05 PNZ

2005 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,221 mi
Last recorded92,221 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 PNZ
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 92,221 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 92,221 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working 501 (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate 501 (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 83,139 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 83,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ALSO PERISHED - 195/60R15 ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 74,222 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 65,899 miles

FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING ON OUTER SHOULDERS - NEEDS ALIGNMENT

Fail 4 Aug 2014 65,899 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING ON OUTER SHOULDERS - NEEDS ALIGNMENT

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 55,517 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 55,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 43,242 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight leak from steering rack

Pass 2 Aug 2011 35,519 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 26,986 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 26,985 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 18,206 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 7,330 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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KD05 PNZ is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KD05 PNZ, 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 KD05 PNZ registered?

KD05 PNZ is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 25 March 2005.

Is KD05 PNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD05 PNZ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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