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BL05 ULJ

2005 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

82,601 mi
Last recorded82,601 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 ULJ
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 82,601 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake light on dash

Fail 5 Dec 2020 82,601 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour outer casing missing (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake light on dash

Pass 26 Jun 2019 69,497 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 69,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 58,995 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 54,076 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 49,037 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 43,494 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 39,298 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 33,356 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 28,903 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 25,997 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 22,839 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 18,789 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 13,683 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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BL05 ULJ is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BL05 ULJ, 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 BL05 ULJ registered?

BL05 ULJ is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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