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ST05 GZA

2005 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

61,731 mi
Last recorded61,731 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 GZA
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 61,731 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 61,731 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 61,646 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end fractured and unserviceable Fracture at track rod end on Hub (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint Drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear outersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside of tyre wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside of tyre wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 52,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 46,828 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 40,396 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers on sills

Fail 5 Jul 2013 40,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brakes 320 lock lock 140 140 120 100

plastic covers on sills

Pass 26 Jun 2012 38,995 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 34,526 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 34,526 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 32,332 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 32,330 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2009 27,867 miles
Fail 25 May 2009 27,867 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 24,704 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 24,702 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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ST05 GZA is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 ST05 GZA, 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 ST05 GZA registered?

ST05 GZA is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 21 May 2005.

Is ST05 GZA safe to buy?

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