2005 KIA Cerato 1.6L Petrol · FD55 EAF
2005 KIA Cerato (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2005. Recorded mileage 50,690 miles. MOT valid until 30/10/2026. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA CERATO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,690 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1599cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
FD55 EAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 50,690 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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FD55 EAF Mileage History
- 04/10/202349,288 mi
- 25/10/202450,342 mi+1,054 mi
- 26/10/202450,342 mi
- 10/10/202550,690 mi+348 mi
- 10/10/202550,690 mi
Average of roughly 695 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FD55 EAF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Kia Cerato (FD55 EAF) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (18 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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