MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,519 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust front flexi section broken
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
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))
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))
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
Brake pipes corroded
Exhaust broken at flexi section
brake pipes corroded
nearside rear tyre out of shape
brake pipes corroded
nearside rear tyre perrished and out of shape
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)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside wiper blade poor
How Reliable is the Kia Cerato?
Based on 91,093 MOT tests across 5,957 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is BD55 CAV safe to buy?
The MOT history for BD55 CAV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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