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BP05 BWY

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,823 mi
Last recorded108,823 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 BWY
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 108,823 miles

Nearside Front brake disc backplate missing

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 100,399 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 100,399 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside wiper smearing

Pass 30 Jul 2014 85,595 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

near side front brake back plate corroded/incomplete.

near side front tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm, shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

near side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear, is out of shape, is extensivly perished/cracked, shows large extensivly deep splits at the inner side wall and deep splits at the tread.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

off side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear, is out of shape, is extensivly perished/cracked and shows deep splits.

various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.

Fail 30 Jul 2014 85,595 miles

near side front brake back plate corroded/incomplete.

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

near side front tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm, shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

near side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear, is out of shape, is extensivly perished/cracked, shows large extensivly deep splits at the inner side wall and deep splits at the tread.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

off side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear, is out of shape, is extensivly perished/cracked and shows deep splits.

various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 30 Jul 2013 72,343 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust down pipe flexy worn

osr tyre tread unevenly worn

Fail 30 Jul 2013 72,343 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust down pipe flexy worn

nsf washer jet weak

osr tyre tread unevenly worn

Pass 9 Dec 2011 42,473 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 38,064 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 35,456 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 23,854 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 17,956 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 17,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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BP05 BWY is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 2,000cc 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 BP05 BWY, 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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BP05 BWY is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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