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KL55 OYT

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,033 mi
Last recorded155,033 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL55 OYT
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2024 155,033 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear brake discs slightly pitted

various under body corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2023 151,424 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 142,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2021 127,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2021 127,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Jun 2021 127,780 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 117,863 miles

Central exhaust corroding

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 114,016 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 114,016 miles

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 111,874 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 111,874 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside offside (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 104,970 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 98,634 miles

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

nearside rear brake has slight bind.

Pass 28 Nov 2014 91,346 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 29 Nov 2013 83,420 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 76,006 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 76,006 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 68,108 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 68,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2010 58,354 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 47,680 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 33,915 miles

both light aim little high

near side front wiper split

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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KL55 OYT is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KL55 OYT, 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 KL55 OYT registered?

KL55 OYT is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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