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BD05 OTT

2005 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,677 mi
Last recorded104,677 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 OTT
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 104,677 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 94,996 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 80,437 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 67,015 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 66,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 55,969 miles

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 55,969 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Pass 20 Feb 2013 50,904 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 47,360 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 43,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre perrished and slightly out of shape.

Pass 3 Mar 2010 38,612 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 38,610 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 27,680 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 OTT is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BD05 OTT, 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 OTT registered?

BD05 OTT is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is BD05 OTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 OTT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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