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KM55 CXD

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,632 mi
Last recorded131,632 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 CXD
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 131,632 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing low at outer edges

handbrake efforts poor [16%] and overall just legal

Fail 3 Oct 2017 131,632 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides rubbers worn and split (8.2.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing low at outer edges

handbrake efforts poor [16%] and overall just legal

Pass 6 Oct 2016 99,630 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 99,630 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 84,169 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 84,169 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper handbrake lever (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 47,136 miles

both front tyres perishing

most metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 22 Sep 2014 47,136 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres perishing

most metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 14 Nov 2013 45,368 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 45,363 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 41,525 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 39,356 miles

slight imbalanace to rear foot brake

Pass 9 Nov 2010 36,042 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 32,774 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 32,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 27,283 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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KM55 CXD is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KM55 CXD, 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 KM55 CXD registered?

KM55 CXD is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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