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FM54 BXB

2005 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

84,291 mi
Last recorded84,291 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 BXB
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2023 84,291 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2023 84,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2022 81,220 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in tread

Nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2021 77,979 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

damp around powered steering rack

Pass 16 Aug 2020 74,429 miles

Nearside Front cv boot pin holed

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Fail 16 Aug 2020 74,429 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front cv boot pin holed

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2019 70,980 miles

both rear tyres worn edges

Pass 17 Aug 2018 66,250 miles

front lower arm suspension arm bushes slight deterioration

steel wheel fitted to osf

Fail 17 Aug 2018 66,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

front lower arm suspension arm bushes slight deterioration

steel wheel fitted to osf

Pass 21 Aug 2017 61,372 miles

Front different wheels fitted across an axle ,same size tyres fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2016 56,971 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 53,609 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 49,891 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 21 Sep 2013 46,309 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 46,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 42,359 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 39,078 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 39,078 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 35,379 miles

exhaust slight corrosion

various marks and scratches on vechicle and alloys

Fail 16 Sep 2010 35,379 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust slight corrosion

various marks and scratches on vechicle and alloys

Pass 9 Sep 2009 31,489 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn,pads appear to be wearing low.recommend attention.

Fail 3 Sep 2009 31,489 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet release lever broken

front brake discs worn,pads appear to be wearing low.recommend attention.

Pass 21 Jan 2009 28,496 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 28,496 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 22,743 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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FM54 BXB is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FM54 BXB, 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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FM54 BXB is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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