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KV05 HRC

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

59,677 mi
Last recorded59,677 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 HRC
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 59,677 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 57,457 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 104,288 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 51,832 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 48,315 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 48,315 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 45,666 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 42,534 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 39,542 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 31,561 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

Centre seat belt not fitted

Slight play in steering rack track rods

Pass 1 Feb 2010 20,404 miles

o/s wiper starting to smear

Pass 21 Jan 2009 7,885 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 7,709 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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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KV05 HRC is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KV05 HRC, 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 KV05 HRC registered?

KV05 HRC is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is KV05 HRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV05 HRC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KV05 HRC have outstanding finance?

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