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BG55 YYD

2005 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

101,672 mi
Last recorded101,672 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 YYD
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 101,672 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 95,671 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 91,529 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 87,762 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 87,762 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 82,522 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 73,840 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 63,756 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 54,267 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 43,500 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 33,716 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 25,678 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 18,582 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 YYD is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BG55 YYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BG55 YYD?

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What year was BG55 YYD registered?

BG55 YYD is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is BG55 YYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 YYD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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