MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,061 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D rubbers (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D rubbers (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak Engine ()
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak Engine ()
Nearside Front tyre worn on edges
Nearside Front tyre worn on edges
Nearside Rear slight play in balljoint
Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge
Rear brake discs worn
engine management light on
stonechip in windscreen
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front tyre worn outer edge
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear tyre worn edges
engine management light on
stone chip in windscreen
bonnet release lever broken.
both n/s tyres scuffed on sidewalls.
brake pedal rubber worn.
high level brake lamp inop.
n/s door mirror cracked.
o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge.
small crack/chip in screen.
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
bonnet release lever broken.
both n/s tyres scuffed on sidewalls.
brake pedal rubber worn.
high level brake lamp inop.
n/s door mirror cracked.
o/s/r brake discs corroded and pitted.
o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge.
small crack/chip in screen.
brake pedal rubber worn
exhaust system corroded
high level brake light not working
offside front wiper smearing slightly
offside rear seatbelt frayed
slight play in rear antiroll bar links
stonechips on windscreen
surface corrosion on brake pipes
various suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
brake pedal rubber worn
damage to bodywork
exhaust system corroded
high level brake light not working
offside front tyre worn outer edge and has cuts in the tread
offside front wiper smearing slightly
offside rear seatbelt frayed
slight play in rear antiroll bar links
stonechips on windscreen
surface corrosion on brake pipes
various suspension components corroded
EM LIGHT ON
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
EM LIGHT ON
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY
NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Kia Cerato?
Based on 91,093 MOT tests across 5,957 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BL05 YDJ is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 YDJ, 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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BL05 YDJ is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 16 July 2005.
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