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FD55 BXY

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

56,905 mi
Last recorded56,905 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 BXY
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 Dec 2019 56,905 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring incorrectly fitted

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 56,793 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring lower mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 53,884 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring lower mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring lower mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 53,877 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened 2 holes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring lower mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring lower mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 50,771 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened lower spring support (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened lower spring support (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 50,683 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened lower spring support (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened lower spring support (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 47,526 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened lower spring support (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened lower spring support (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 47,526 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened lower spring support (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened lower spring support (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 44,764 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring lower support (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring lower support (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 44,764 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened spring lower mounting (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring lower support (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring lower support (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 41,495 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 41,495 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 37,009 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 33,963 miles

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

slight damp on steering rack

Pass 21 Nov 2011 30,522 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight misting of oil on nearside steering rack gaitor

slight misting of oil on offside steering rack gaitor

Pass 16 Dec 2010 26,738 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 21,570 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 21,568 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2008 17,452 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 17,452 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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FD55 BXY is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol 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 FD55 BXY, 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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FD55 BXY is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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