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KNZ 9496

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

77,513 mi
Last recorded77,513 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNZ 9496
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2019 77,513 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front low and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

front flexi part exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2018 71,263 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 71,263 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 63,551 miles

engine management light on

Pass 9 Mar 2016 59,088 miles

E M L light on

Fail 9 Mar 2016 59,088 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

E M L light on

Pass 19 Mar 2015 56,009 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 56,009 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

EML on

Pass 26 Mar 2014 53,230 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 53,230 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 49,890 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre is cracking

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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KNZ 9496 is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 KNZ 9496, 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 KNZ 9496 registered?

KNZ 9496 is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is KNZ 9496 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KNZ 9496 shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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