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KD05 UZP

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,287 mi
Last recorded101,287 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 UZP
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 101,287 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 101,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 May 2016 91,665 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 91,564 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Stop lamp not working Nearside (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside inner front cv gaiter weeping

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 78,355 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 68,478 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 66,206 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

off side rear tyre heavily perished

stonechip to windscreen zone a boaderline pass

Fail 1 Jul 2013 66,206 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

off side rear tyre heavily perished

stonechip to windscreen zone a boaderline pass

Pass 21 Jun 2012 58,974 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 58,974 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 52,119 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 52,119 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 43,995 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 43,995 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 34,869 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 32,928 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 UZP is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UZP, 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 UZP registered?

KD05 UZP is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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