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BF05 OKW

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,054 mi
Last recorded46,054 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 OKW
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 46,054 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 37,474 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 33,059 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 27,789 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 27,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 22,650 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 20,276 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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BF05 OKW is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BF05 OKW, 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 BF05 OKW registered?

BF05 OKW is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BF05 OKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 OKW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF05 OKW have outstanding finance?

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