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KU05 XEP

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

48,342 mi
Last recorded48,342 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 XEP
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 48,342 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre also wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 May 2021 37,499 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 34,037 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 34,037 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 33,700 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 33,359 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth on 2mm.

Pass 16 Feb 2017 32,310 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 31,001 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 29,602 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 27,804 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 26,325 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 24,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 23 Feb 2012 24,082 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 21,640 miles

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

offside front tyre getting low

Pass 2 Mar 2010 19,728 miles

Front tyres and O/S/R tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 25 Feb 2010 19,535 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front tyres and O/S/R tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 27 Feb 2009 17,529 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 17,529 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 15,003 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 XEP is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XEP, 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 XEP registered?

KU05 XEP is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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