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BJ55 SYZ

2005 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

44,247 mi
Last recorded44,247 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 SYZ
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 44,247 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four front and back (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front and back suspension starting to deteriorate

Fail 14 Feb 2022 44,247 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four front and back (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front and back suspension starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Feb 2021 44,221 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 44,141 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 42,905 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 41,696 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 39,647 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 37,762 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 37,752 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 35,992 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 35,542 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 32,260 miles

both rear tyres wearing low cracking between tread pattern and on edges

o/s/f tyre cracking outer edge

Pass 15 Aug 2012 28,626 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 24,959 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 21,536 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 17,379 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 12,609 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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BJ55 SYZ is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Red 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 BJ55 SYZ, 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 BJ55 SYZ registered?

BJ55 SYZ is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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