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KF54 FSJ

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,774 mi
Last recorded109,774 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF54 FSJ
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 109,774 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to both rear brake discs

corrosion to front to rear metal fuel line

Fail 5 Jan 2018 109,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

corrosion to both rear brake discs

corrosion to front to rear metal fuel line

Pass 14 Jan 2017 101,485 miles

Offside Front drop link upper gaiter starting to split

Pass 16 Jan 2016 92,760 miles

nearside rear seat belt webbing frayed

Pass 10 Jan 2015 84,445 miles

play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 18 Jan 2014 75,635 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 66,123 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 59,730 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 50,687 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 50,687 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 41,429 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 32,716 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 23,415 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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KF54 FSJ is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KF54 FSJ, 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 KF54 FSJ registered?

KF54 FSJ is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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