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KL55 THF

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,850 mi
Last recorded75,850 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL55 THF
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 75,850 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 63,324 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 63,324 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 50,615 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 8 Sep 2009 36,454 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 36,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 24,505 miles

both rear tyre treads low on inner edges

Pass 5 Mar 2008 17,932 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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 THF is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 KL55 THF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KL55 THF?

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What year was KL55 THF registered?

KL55 THF is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is KL55 THF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL55 THF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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