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BD05 OTL

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,851 mi
Last recorded83,851 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 OTL
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 83,851 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 83,849 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2017 76,721 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 76,709 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 71,555 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 64,674 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 54,727 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 54,712 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 46,814 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 46,809 miles

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

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

washer bottle leaking

Pass 25 May 2010 39,257 miles

hand brake travel long

washer pump cracked

Pass 19 May 2009 34,565 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 34,565 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2008 28,279 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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BD05 OTL is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BD05 OTL, 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 BD05 OTL registered?

BD05 OTL is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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