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KY55 AFA

2005 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,831 mi
Last recorded112,831 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 AFA
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 112,831 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 112,803 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 95,075 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 82,840 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2019 82,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced side light is flashing (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 71,086 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 71,086 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 58,721 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 53,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 45,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Nov 2014 45,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 39,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 39,457 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 27,642 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 21,540 miles

n/s/f tyer worn near limit

o/s/f tyre worn to limit

Pass 28 Aug 2010 14,730 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 14,730 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 10,555 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

front number plate cracked

nearside front and rear tyre walls slightly scuffed

rear number plate backing begining to brakedown

Pass 28 Aug 2008 8,301 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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KY55 AFA is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KY55 AFA, 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 KY55 AFA registered?

KY55 AFA is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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