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BN55 MOF

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

65,605 mi
Last recorded65,605 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 MOF
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 65,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 54,432 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 44,338 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 44,338 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 37,932 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 33,528 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 33,406 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 27,148 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 23,638 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 23,403 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 22,736 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 21,951 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 20,959 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 19,572 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 18,243 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 16,979 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 18 Aug 2012 15,492 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Aug 2011 13,676 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 11,883 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 9,922 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 7,320 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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BN55 MOF is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BN55 MOF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN55 MOF registered?

BN55 MOF is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is BN55 MOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 MOF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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