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YP05 FRU

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,422 mi
Last recorded87,422 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 FRU
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 87,422 miles

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))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 72,497 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 66,003 miles

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 58,918 miles

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 53,464 miles

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)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 53,464 miles

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 48,139 miles

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 42,888 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 37,264 miles

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 29,997 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 22,782 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 22,782 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 14,184 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 7,048 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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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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What year was YP05 FRU registered?

YP05 FRU is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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