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BJ05 NWY

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

110,077 mi
Last recorded110,077 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 NWY
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 110,077 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2021 90,745 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both (wheels) (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 81,830 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2020 81,830 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 74,264 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 67,076 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 59,734 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 48,776 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 36,759 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 34,887 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 32,739 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 30,409 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 30,409 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 28,023 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 25,349 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 22,226 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 18,230 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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BJ05 NWY is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BJ05 NWY, 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 BJ05 NWY registered?

BJ05 NWY is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 23 April 2005.

Is BJ05 NWY safe to buy?

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