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KH55 JVM

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

95,104 mi
Last recorded95,104 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH55 JVM
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2019 95,104 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 83,954 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 80,943 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 77,302 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 77,302 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 72,823 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 67,810 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 62,529 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 56,973 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 50,782 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 42,441 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 34,832 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 26,717 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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KH55 JVM is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KH55 JVM, 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 KH55 JVM registered?

KH55 JVM is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is KH55 JVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KH55 JVM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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