MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,773 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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 ()
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 ()
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
Offside Rear Outer slight fraying on seat belt
damage to front number plate
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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