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KH55 OXF

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,299 mi
Last recorded53,299 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH55 OXF
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 9 Jan 2017 53,299 miles

Central Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 50,487 miles

Centre Rear Has child seat fitted preventing full check of seatbelt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 46,358 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

accident damage to both front wings not resulting in sharp orr jagged edges

Pass 31 Dec 2013 42,025 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 36,225 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

near side front tyre getting low

Pass 8 Feb 2012 31,744 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 27,299 miles

both sills covered in plastic trim

front brake pads worn close to legal limit

slight weap from power steering pipe

slight weap from sn steering rack

Pass 4 Feb 2010 24,364 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 19,315 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 OXF is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OXF, 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 OXF registered?

KH55 OXF is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is KH55 OXF safe to buy?

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