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BW05 KXF

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

56,943 mi
Last recorded56,943 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW05 KXF
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2019 56,943 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front brake pads look too be worn

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2018 54,045 miles

front brake discs corroded

nearside and offside front shock absorbers corroded

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2018 54,043 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front brake discs corroded

nearside and offside front shock absorbers corroded

offside front brake back plate corroded and insecure

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2017 52,320 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 52,320 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 51,039 miles

front tyres on worn shoulders

nearside rear tyre worn on shoulders

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads look too be worn

Pass 30 Sep 2015 47,653 miles

front and rear brake ferrules corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2015 47,653 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front and rear brake ferrules corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2014 45,316 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 45,316 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 41,835 miles

chips in windscreen

Fail 18 Sep 2013 41,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

chips in windscreen

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2012 38,540 miles

rear brake pads look to be worn

Fail 1 Oct 2012 38,540 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake pads look to be worn

Pass 4 Oct 2011 34,292 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 29,469 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 25,099 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 25,099 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 19,321 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 19,321 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear 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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BW05 KXF is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BW05 KXF, 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 BW05 KXF registered?

BW05 KXF is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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