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KD55 GWL

2005 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

152,218 mi
Last recorded152,218 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 GWL
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 152,218 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 146,909 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 146,909 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 23 Nov 2022 140,735 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 140,735 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 135,153 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 128,822 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 128,822 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 121,421 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 121,421 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 112,304 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2018 112,303 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release passenger seat (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 106,966 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 98,255 miles

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

Offside Front position light feint

Fail 11 Nov 2015 98,254 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position light feint

Pass 26 Nov 2014 88,923 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

hand brake nearly at end of its travel

Pass 22 Oct 2013 76,783 miles

Both front tyres wearing more on the inner edge. (Not full tread depth.)

Front number plate damaged. Recommend replacement.

Screenwahers poor.

Surface corrosion/wear to rear brake discs.

Fail 22 Oct 2013 76,783 miles

Both front tyres wearing more on the inner edge. (Not full tread depth.)

Front number plate damaged. Recommend replacement.

Screenwahers poor.

Surface corrosion/wear to rear brake discs.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 72,483 miles

front number plate damaged

hand brake has slack

Pass 16 Nov 2011 66,456 miles

front brake pads apear low

Fail 16 Nov 2011 66,454 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads apear low

Fail 14 Oct 2010 55,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 55,196 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 38,776 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 27,524 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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KD55 GWL is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 KD55 GWL, 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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KD55 GWL is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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