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KH05 ULT

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

73,238 mi
Last recorded73,238 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH05 ULT
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 73,238 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 67,622 miles

OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM

Pass 19 Jan 2023 63,151 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Jan 2023 63,150 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side cable broke on test (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jan 2022 56,459 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 56,401 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 52,173 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 52,169 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2019 42,051 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 42,032 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 32,758 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 31,653 miles

Front wiper blades are slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2016 28,812 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 28,798 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 26,225 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 23,524 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 21,392 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 21,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 19,004 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge and close to limits

Pass 28 Jun 2011 15,993 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge almost to cords

Pass 26 Jun 2010 13,456 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 11,132 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)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 9,451 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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KH05 ULT is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue 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 KH05 ULT, 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 KH05 ULT registered?

KH05 ULT is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is KH05 ULT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KH05 ULT shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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