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BL54 WXN

2005 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,536 mi
Last recorded57,536 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 WXN
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 57,536 miles

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Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pipes have corrosion

covers fitted obstructing view

damage to offside rear panel/bumper

power steering pipes have misting of oil

slight corrosion underneath

Pass 3 Jul 2015 57,460 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 57,459 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 56,863 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 56,863 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 54,517 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 49,563 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 42,415 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 42,415 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 34,955 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 26,108 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 26,108 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 19,491 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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BL54 WXN is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 BL54 WXN, 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 BL54 WXN registered?

BL54 WXN is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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