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AJ55 BZG

2005 Kia Cerato

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,371 mi
Last recorded87,371 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 BZG
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 87,371 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 81,492 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 81,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 77,789 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2015 77,788 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' toys hanging from interior mirror (8.3.1b)

child seat fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2014 73,497 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 73,497 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 69,329 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 69,327 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 65,294 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 57,499 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 48,690 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 39,565 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 31,777 miles

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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AJ55 BZG is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJ55 BZG, 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 AJ55 BZG registered?

AJ55 BZG is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 21 October 2005.

Is AJ55 BZG safe to buy?

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