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KY05 CXO

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,982 mi
Last recorded88,982 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 CXO
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 88,982 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease from small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking badly in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill wheel arch and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective not clearing 100% (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 88,235 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lenses starting to deteriorate (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end of boot seeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking on sides and in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 87,399 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end of boot weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding at end just before flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding just before flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroding

Pass 9 Apr 2019 86,044 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 83,859 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 83,840 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 80,953 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 80,953 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 77,919 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 77,919 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 75,259 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 60,286 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 42,539 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 36,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 30,122 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 24,214 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 17,865 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 11,194 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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KY05 CXO is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KY05 CXO, 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 KY05 CXO registered?

KY05 CXO is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is KY05 CXO safe to buy?

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