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KF05 OSA

2005 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,578 mi
Last recorded103,578 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 OSA
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 103,578 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 103,758 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour brake light lense (1.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 93,958 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)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 93,958 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 84,191 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 84,191 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 76,336 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 68,086 miles

Nearside front tyre is worn on outer edge

Fail 2 Sep 2013 68,086 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre is worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Sep 2012 57,916 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 56,131 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 56,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 48,969 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 41,588 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 41,588 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 31,609 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 21,609 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 OSA is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KF05 OSA, 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 OSA registered?

KF05 OSA is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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