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BT05 VBV

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,368 mi
Last recorded153,368 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 VBV
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 153,368 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 153,368 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 153,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 144,066 miles

osr tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 1 Jun 2016 137,988 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

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

vehicle braking efforts on prescribed limits

Fail 1 Jun 2016 137,986 miles

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

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

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

Pass 27 May 2015 131,453 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 10 Jun 2014 124,521 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 124,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 112,633 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 97,854 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 81,134 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 67,415 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 53,291 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 38,257 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 38,168 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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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BT05 VBV is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BT05 VBV, 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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BT05 VBV is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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