2005 KIA Cerato 1.6L Petrol · GJ55 YBY
2005 KIA Cerato (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 96,064 miles. MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA CERATO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,064 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GJ55 YBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 96,064 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GJ55 YBY 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 (GJ55 YBY) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 November 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: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
GJ55 YBY Mileage History
- 29/11/202382,019 mi
- 20/11/202487,866 mi+5,847 mi
- 21/11/202487,867 mi+1 mi
- 12/11/202596,063 mi+8,196 mi
- 12/11/202596,064 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,185 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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