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BD05 UCY

2005 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,773 mi
Last recorded114,773 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 UCY
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 114,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cracked ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

handbrake little reserve travel

Pass 8 Feb 2018 104,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Feb 2018 104,060 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Jan 2018 104,021 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear slight fraying seat belt webbing(and centre rear)

Offside Rear Inner metal in tyre tread

slight damage to front number plate

slight deterioration on head light lenses

Pass 26 Jan 2017 92,924 miles

Offside Rear Outer slight fraying on seat belt

damage to front number plate

Fail 26 Jan 2017 92,924 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer slight fraying on seat belt

Offside Rear Outer wear on tyre wall

cracking on front tyre treads

Pass 29 Jan 2016 84,610 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Slight cracking on tyre tread

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight damage to front number plate

Wear on front inner tyre treads

Pass 22 Jan 2015 76,757 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 76,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 70,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front number plate cracked

no oil in engine

Fail 29 Jan 2014 70,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

front number plate cracked

no oil in engine

Pass 16 Feb 2013 63,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

front brake discs lipped

nearside front tyre starting to wear outer edge

Pass 18 Jan 2012 55,877 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 49,209 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 49,209 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 40,778 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 34,578 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 34,578 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 26,658 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 26,658 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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 UCY is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UCY, 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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BD05 UCY is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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