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DG55 LWJ

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,573 mi
Last recorded89,573 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 LWJ
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 89,573 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 89,573 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2019 88,947 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 87,908 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 86,725 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 84,460 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 81,310 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 78,992 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 78,967 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 76,012 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 72,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 65,387 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 65,387 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 58,020 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 47,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Nov 2009 47,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 37,918 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 37,918 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DG55 LWJ is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DG55 LWJ, 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 DG55 LWJ registered?

DG55 LWJ is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 3 November 2005.

Is DG55 LWJ safe to buy?

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