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BU05 NNH

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

32,810 mi
Last recorded32,810 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 NNH
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 32,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2025 32,491 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to underside of car

Pass 1 May 2024 32,373 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side's (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Some corrosion to the underside of the car

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres started to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 32,152 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side's (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side's (1.1.11 (c))

Some corrosion to the underside of the car

Pass 20 Nov 2021 31,718 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 31,588 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 31,185 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 30,742 miles

all four tyres perished

Fail 30 Apr 2018 30,742 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all four tyres perished

Pass 10 May 2017 29,932 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 28,623 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 27,804 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 27,004 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 27,004 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

n/s/r brake slight binding

Pass 10 May 2013 25,866 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 23,312 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 21,244 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 18,159 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 15,329 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 13,009 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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BU05 NNH is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BU05 NNH, 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 NNH registered?

BU05 NNH is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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