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BF55 OYP

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,778 mi
Last recorded98,778 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 OYP
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 98,778 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both linkages osf/nsf (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills os/ns (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both wheel arches osr/nsr (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 91,318 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both worn (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 85,192 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 85,189 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 81,589 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2019 81,589 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 78,087 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 73,049 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Exhaust flexi section armour broken

Pass 27 Sep 2016 70,799 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes corroded,advise replacing

Fail 26 Sep 2016 70,789 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened offside front (2.4.C.3c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes corroded,advise replacing

Pass 16 Sep 2015 65,986 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 61,085 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edge and cracking in tread

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 56,188 miles

EML on

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 51,368 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre worn on inner and pressure low

Pass 6 Sep 2011 44,562 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 38,885 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 32,581 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 25,749 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 OYP is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OYP, 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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BF55 OYP is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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