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DG55 BVY

2005 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,215 mi
Last recorded82,215 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 BVY
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 82,215 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 82,215 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 69,192 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 69,083 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 60,774 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 60,774 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2014 58,828 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 56,044 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 49,927 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 21 Dec 2010 35,313 miles

High level brake lamp has bulbs not working

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 35,313 miles

High level brake lamp has bulbs not working

Pass 23 Dec 2009 29,477 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 23,178 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 23,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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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DG55 BVY is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DG55 BVY, 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 DG55 BVY registered?

DG55 BVY is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 2 November 2005.

Is DG55 BVY safe to buy?

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