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BD05 WBX

2005 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,421 mi
Last recorded107,421 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 107,421 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 80,369 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 80,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 66,022 miles

airbag warning light missing

Fail 8 Aug 2013 66,021 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 51,633 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 36,133 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 36,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 19,779 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 19,779 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 10,426 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 WBX is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WBX, 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 WBX registered?

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

Is BD05 WBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 WBX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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