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KN55 WZF

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,883 mi
Last recorded74,883 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 WZF
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 74,883 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2018 67,780 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 67,780 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 59,884 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre deterioated

Fail 15 Mar 2017 59,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/f (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre has cuts on tread not exposing cord

o/s/r tyre deterioated

Pass 24 Mar 2016 53,987 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2015 52,027 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 50,024 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 47,207 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 43,013 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 38,928 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 34,523 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 34,523 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 28,628 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 28,628 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 26,109 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 25,948 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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 WZF is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WZF, 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 WZF registered?

KN55 WZF is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 October 2005.

Is KN55 WZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN55 WZF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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