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EA55 BNX

2005 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,343 mi
Last recorded85,343 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 BNX
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 7 Sep 2012 85,343 miles

Slight leak from sterring rack

Pass 15 Sep 2011 75,393 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 63,227 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 51,001 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 37,646 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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EA55 BNX is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EA55 BNX, 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

How do I check the history of EA55 BNX?

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What year was EA55 BNX registered?

EA55 BNX is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is EA55 BNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA55 BNX shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA55 BNX have outstanding finance?

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