MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,422 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake fluid close to minimum mark on minimum (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi is leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroding behind shocks (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all shocks are corroding (5.3.2 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills have slight surface corrosion but all four corners have mud guards stopping me from testing areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded small pipe on suspension leg (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded small pipe on suspension leg (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
general corrosion to all rear suspension components
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Small pipe on suspension leg (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Small pipe on suspension leg (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both mountings (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs inner faces worn (3.5.1i)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear tyre outer wall has a cut not in excess of the requirements and not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Kia Cerato?
Based on 91,093 MOT tests across 5,957 vehicles.
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YP05 FRU is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 YP05 FRU, 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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YP05 FRU is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 31 March 2005.
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