2005 KIA Cerato 1.5L Diesel · WU05 AFY
2005 KIA Cerato (1.5L, diesel). First registered 22 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 86,969 miles. MOT valid until 06 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA CERATO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (22 Jun 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,969 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
WU05 AFY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 86,969 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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WU05 AFY Mileage History
- 16/10/202381,010 mi
- 24/10/202483,857 mi+2,847 mi
- 29/10/202483,858 mi+1 mi
- 13/10/202586,854 mi+2,996 mi
- 21/10/202586,969 mi+115 mi
Average of roughly 2,958 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WU05 AFY 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 (WU05 AFY) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 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: Brakes (13 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre floor”; “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 9.99”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner ”.
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