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KU05 DAA

2005 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,385 mi
Last recorded100,385 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 DAA
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2021 100,385 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 94,696 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side and offside (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 89,436 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 83,524 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Outer sidewall has cracks

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 83,524 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Outer sidewall has cracks

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 76,484 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 76,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 66,032 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 58,182 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 58,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 49,700 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 43,699 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 37,817 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 30,272 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 23,719 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 18,002 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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KU05 DAA is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Red 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 KU05 DAA, 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 KU05 DAA registered?

KU05 DAA is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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