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BV05 APY

2005 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,385 mi
Last recorded101,385 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 APY
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 101,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 98,212 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 97,254 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 91,329 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 65,239 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 58,263 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 58,262 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 49,769 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly, nearside rear tyre worn low

Fail 28 Jul 2011 41,594 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 41,594 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 34,287 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 26,932 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 19,555 miles

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

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

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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BV05 APY 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 84.6%.

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 BV05 APY, 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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What year was BV05 APY registered?

BV05 APY is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 July 2005.

Is BV05 APY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 APY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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