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KY55 HXK

2005 Kia Cerato

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,231 mi
Last recorded97,231 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 HXK
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 97,231 miles

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected both front brake disk heat shield very corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central and nsf and also rear sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 97,224 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected both front brake disk heat shield very corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central and nsf and also rear sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 93,790 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 93,783 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 89,711 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2017 83,975 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 78,472 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 70,587 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 62,979 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 62,979 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 55,003 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 48,553 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 40,672 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2010 33,957 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 27,517 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 21,197 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 21,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 HXK is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KY55 HXK, 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 HXK registered?

KY55 HXK is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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