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BG55 PDU

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

100,215 mi
Last recorded100,215 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 100,215 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 100,215 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2020 94,600 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 94,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 89,863 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 81,982 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 1 Oct 2018 81,982 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front number plate cracked

Pass 27 Sep 2017 77,011 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 77,011 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

advise both rear tyres

advise rear brakes noisy

Pass 28 Sep 2016 72,573 miles

Offside front Brake have a slight bind

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 66,090 miles

Rear both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 1 Oct 2015 66,090 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from pump to rack on offside of engine bay (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge and tread low with cuts

Rear both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 29 Sep 2014 60,048 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges with outer sidewall damage

oil leak from o/s engine

rear brake pads getting low

slight exhaust blow from front flexi section

Fail 29 Sep 2014 60,048 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges with outer sidewall damage

oil leak from o/s engine

rear brake pads getting low

slight exhaust blow from front flexi section

Pass 3 Oct 2013 53,023 miles

front brake pipes corroding

oil leak o/s engine/running down power steering pipe

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2013 53,023 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake pipes corroding

oil leak o/s engine/running down power steering pipe

plastic sill covers fitted

rear brake pads low

Pass 24 Sep 2012 45,609 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall badly perishing

rear brake pads low advise inspection

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 13 Oct 2011 37,846 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 37,846 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 29,995 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 29,995 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 22,099 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 13,997 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 PDU is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PDU, 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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BG55 PDU is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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