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KH05 VZL

2005 Kia Cerato

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,114 mi
Last recorded161,114 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH05 VZL
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 161,114 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 157,813 miles

front windscreen chipped

Fail 11 May 2020

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 150,665 miles

Bodywork damage to front bumper, n/s rear bumper & wing.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zones A & B (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 150,665 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zones A & B (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Bodywork

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 144,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 135,943 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 128,781 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 126,701 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 118,357 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 May 2014 110,838 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2013 100,594 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 100,594 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 88,648 miles

Hard to get in gear

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2011 77,498 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2010 64,395 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 52,356 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 37,825 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 VZL is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VZL, 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 VZL registered?

KH05 VZL is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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