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KU05 XER

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,801 mi
Last recorded74,801 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 XER
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 74,801 miles

ns wiperblade/front pads worn low

Pass 26 Jul 2013 65,074 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall cracked

Fail 26 Jul 2013 65,074 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2012 56,024 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 48,382 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 41,124 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s & o/s front brake pads worn

Pass 25 Mar 2009 34,081 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 34,081 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 25,403 miles

all 4 tyres starting to wear on insides o/s/r nearing limits n/s/r on limits

Fail 25 Mar 2008 25,403 miles

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

all 4 tyres starting to wear on insides o/s/r nearing limits n/s/r on limits

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 XER is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KU05 XER, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU05 XER registered?

KU05 XER is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is KU05 XER safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU05 XER shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KU05 XER have outstanding finance?

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