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KN55 DHD

2005 Kia Cerato

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,020 mi
Last recorded120,020 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 DHD
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 120,020 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 120,020 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 106,569 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear light cluster broken

Pass 15 Jan 2014 95,732 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 85,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear tyre nailed

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 71,799 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 71,789 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear wishbone bushes starting to crack

Pass 10 Sep 2010 59,153 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 59,153 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 45,969 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 36,198 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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KN55 DHD is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 KN55 DHD, 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 KN55 DHD registered?

KN55 DHD is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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