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KX58 OVB

2001 Kia Cerato

Silver Diesel 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,195 mi
Last recorded148,195 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX58 OVB
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2022 148,195 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 127,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 122,598 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front subframe corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2019 118,787 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

front subframe corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2018 112,411 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

front subframe corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2017 101,837 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, rear section (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres slightly cracking

both rear tyres slightly cracking and wearing outer edges

Pass 13 Aug 2016 94,094 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 89,421 miles

Front discs low and lipped

Pass 1 Sep 2014 82,100 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 65,480 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 58,756 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 58,756 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 50,413 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 50,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 42,640 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 42,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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KX58 OVB is a 2001 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KX58 OVB, 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 25 years old, this Kia Cerato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KX58 OVB registered?

KX58 OVB is a 2001 Kia Cerato, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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