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BG55 BHJ

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

71,041 mi
Last recorded71,041 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 BHJ
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 71,041 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 68,235 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 67,488 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 61,496 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 58,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 55,338 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 52,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 52,572 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 48,527 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 45,098 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 41,450 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 41,450 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 35,535 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 28,432 miles

nearside rear tyre cut to side wall

Pass 12 Sep 2008 21,225 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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BG55 BHJ is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BG55 BHJ, 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 BG55 BHJ registered?

BG55 BHJ is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is BG55 BHJ safe to buy?

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