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FM54 BYB

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,608 mi
Last recorded117,608 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 BYB
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 117,608 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 112,847 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 107,849 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 102,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 96,382 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 96,382 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 92,368 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 92,368 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2019 85,629 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 78,581 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 78,581 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 69,767 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 61,085 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 61,085 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 53,105 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 44,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 44,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 37,079 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 37,075 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 30,587 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 22,936 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 16,146 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 11,019 miles

front tyre wearing on the outside treads.

rear brake discs faces rusted.

Pass 15 Jan 2008 10,320 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 BYB is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FM54 BYB, 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 BYB is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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