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BD05 UDB

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,480 mi
Last recorded75,480 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 75,480 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 72,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 68,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

under body corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2017 66,742 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front metal brake pipes are corroded but not excessive

evidence that the nearside rear brake has been overheating

Fail 19 Jul 2017 66,742 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn heavily on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front metal brake pipes are corroded but not excessive

evidence that the nearside rear brake has been overheating

Pass 19 Aug 2016 65,328 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 62,546 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 58,952 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 57,906 miles

offside rear seat belt fraying

Pass 17 Jun 2013 52,739 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 52,739 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 48,027 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 42,749 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 37,513 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 31,781 miles

advise offside rear passenger seatbelt minor frays

Pass 25 Jun 2008 25,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UDB is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UDB, 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 UDB registered?

BD05 UDB is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 19 June 2005.

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