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KF05 ORW

2005 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

99,808 mi
Last recorded99,808 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 ORW
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 99,808 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner general corrosion to body sills[nearside and offside]

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake efficiency just met

Fail 16 Oct 2023 99,803 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear[marked with yellow chalk] (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear[nearside and offside ] in various places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner general corrosion to body sills[nearside and offside]

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to carry out brake test due to leak

Pass 11 Oct 2022 95,479 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 91,673 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 91,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 87,108 miles

nsf/osf tyres cracking

nsr/osr tyres worn on inner/outer edges

Pass 7 Nov 2019 82,522 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 82,520 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 75,058 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 65,746 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 65,743 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

osf tyre worn on inner/outer edges

Pass 10 Nov 2016 58,124 miles

Vehicle presented in wet conditions

Both front tyres worn uneven

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 54,239 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 50,718 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 47,042 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 43,605 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 6 Mar 2012 39,456 miles

nsr/osf/nsf tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Feb 2012 39,456 miles

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

nsr/osf/nsf tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2011 34,271 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2010 28,990 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 28,988 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 24,872 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 17,395 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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KF05 ORW is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KF05 ORW, 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 KF05 ORW registered?

KF05 ORW is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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