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KD55 UUT

2005 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,958 mi
Last recorded144,958 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 144,958 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 144,958 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 134,121 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 127,615 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 127,615 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 117,448 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 106,699 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 106,672 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 91,314 miles

Both N/S/F and O/S/F wheel arch brake pipes slightly corrodid

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 4 Aug 2014 91,114 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both N/S/F and O/S/F wheel arch brake pipes slightly corrodid

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Aug 2013 76,125 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 76,125 miles

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

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 64,695 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 52,437 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge advise replacement

Fail 22 Jul 2011 52,427 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge advise replacement

Pass 20 Jul 2010 42,820 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 32,798 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 25,160 miles

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

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

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 UUT is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KD55 UUT, 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 UUT is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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