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BU05 NNE

2005 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,265 mi
Last recorded84,265 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 NNE
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 84,265 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2016 79,239 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 79,228 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 75,545 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 66,352 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 66,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 56,096 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2012 46,333 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 38,441 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 32,804 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 32,789 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 27,917 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 27,776 miles

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

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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BU05 NNE is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Black 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 BU05 NNE, 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 BU05 NNE registered?

BU05 NNE is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is BU05 NNE safe to buy?

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