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AP05 BWH

2005 Kia Cerato

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

193,750 mi
Last recorded193,750 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 BWH
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 193,750 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded but not excessive

Both rear tyres has age cracks

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both N/S/F (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both O/S/F (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi (7.1.2)

Front tyres different size to rear front 185/60/15 and rear 195/60/15

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing noisey

Offside Front brake slight bind

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

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch front half corroded but not execssive

Fail 21 Oct 2016 193,750 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod (2.2.C.1g)

Both rear outer sills corroded but not excessive

Both rear tyres has age cracks

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both N/S/F (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both O/S/F (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi (7.1.2)

Front tyres different size to rear front 185/60/15 and rear 195/60/15

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing noisey

Offside Front brake slight bind

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

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch front half corroded but not execssive

Pass 26 Oct 2015 189,287 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 26 Oct 2015 189,287 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Oct 2014 186,463 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2014 186,463 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 183,505 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 183,504 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 180,519 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 180,519 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 170,931 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 157,264 miles

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

stone chip in o/s front screen o/k at test

Pass 14 Oct 2009 131,093 miles

stonechip in o/s front screen but o/k at test

Fail 13 Oct 2009 131,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

stonechip in o/s front screen but o/k at test

Pass 12 Jul 2008 96,058 miles

stonechips in o/s of front screen but o/k at test

Fail 22 May 2008 92,500 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

stonechip in o/s of front screen

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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AP05 BWH is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP05 BWH, 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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AP05 BWH is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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