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KK05 YSR

2005 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,218 mi
Last recorded140,218 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKK05 YSR
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 140,218 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 140,218 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 112,943 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 129,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 110,642 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear part of the exhaust system slightly deteriorated/corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 110,642 miles

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

Rear part of the exhaust system slightly deteriorated/corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2013 96,672 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 86,524 miles

Both front tyres perished

Both rear tyres perished

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre has small cuts in the tread but not in excess of requirements

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 81,970 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 70,954 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 59,907 miles

inner front pads very low

Pass 16 Jul 2008 43,965 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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KK05 YSR is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KK05 YSR, 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 KK05 YSR registered?

KK05 YSR is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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