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BJ05 XNN

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,371 mi
Last recorded72,371 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 XNN
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 72,371 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 62,750 miles

Child seat in nearside rear passenger seat

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 53,009 miles

n/s/r seatbelt slightly frayed and checked with child seat in place

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f inside door handle removed -- replaced with cable ties to allow door to open

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge and perishing

Fail 11 Jun 2013 53,009 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r seatbelt slightly frayed and checked with child seat in place

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge and perishing

Pass 12 Jun 2012 46,094 miles

battery insecure

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre perishing on sidewalls

o/s/r tyre perishing on tread

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2012 46,094 miles

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

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

battery insecure

engine noisy on idle

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre perishing on sidewalls

o/s/r tyre perishing on tread

plastic sill covers fitted

rear brake pads worn

Pass 21 Jun 2011 40,492 miles

both sills covered in plastic trim

osr tyre worn on inner edge ..castle effect

rear brake pads worn

Pass 22 Jun 2010 35,086 miles

both front tyre worn on edges

Pass 25 Jun 2009 29,543 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 22,571 miles

both sills covered plastic trim

front inner pads starting to get low 3-4 mm

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 XNN is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XNN, 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 XNN registered?

BJ05 XNN is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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