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BF55 MLK

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,495 mi
Last recorded82,495 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 MLK
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 17 Dec 2025 82,495 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 81,270 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 79,743 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 77,813 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 75,652 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 73,592 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 70,445 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 67,761 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 64,982 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 63,809 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 62,655 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 42,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 37,758 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 34,390 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 30,178 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 26,558 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 22,097 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 16,340 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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BF55 MLK is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BF55 MLK, 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 BF55 MLK registered?

BF55 MLK is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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