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BD55 CAV

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

84,519 mi
Last recorded84,519 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 CAV
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 84,519 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Exhaust flexi section armour broken

General corrosion

Long parking brake travel

Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 77,302 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust flexi section armour broken

Pass 4 Feb 2021 73,131 miles

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

Exhaust front flexi section broken

Fail 2 Feb 2021 73,122 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation Also pedal very spongy (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust front flexi section broken

Pass 11 Feb 2020 71,830 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 71,827 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 66,719 miles

Exhaust broken at flexi section,poor repair

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

Brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2018 64,730 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Exhaust broken at flexi section

Pass 20 Jan 2017 61,142 miles

brake pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 4 Dec 2015 58,661 miles

brake pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre perrished and out of shape

Pass 5 Dec 2014 56,521 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 52,651 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 46,160 miles

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

nearside wiper blade poor

Pass 6 Dec 2011 38,592 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 32,099 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 25,476 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 19,407 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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BD55 CAV is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BD55 CAV, 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 BD55 CAV registered?

BD55 CAV is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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