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KN05 NWL

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,394 mi
Last recorded90,394 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 NWL
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 90,394 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 87,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 87,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 83,294 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 83,293 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 79,040 miles

Cracking to side walls of the rear tyres

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Bot h headlamps (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 73,961 miles

Both front tyres on limet worn on edges left hand front scuffed on outer wall.

Fail 15 Jun 2016 73,961 miles

Both front tyres on limet worn on edges left hand front scuffed on outer wall.

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 67,659 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 67,659 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 60,635 miles

Front discs and brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Jun 2013 53,791 miles

Front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Jun 2012 46,756 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 41,450 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 41,450 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 35,819 miles

Left hand front tyre worn on edge and on limet now

Pass 25 Jun 2009 29,146 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 23,041 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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KN05 NWL is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KN05 NWL, 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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KN05 NWL is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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