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FP55 BTO

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

19,948 mi
Last recorded19,948 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 BTO
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 19,948 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 14,158 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 11,071 miles

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

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

both front wipers just serviceable

Pass 9 May 2014 7,068 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2013 92,646 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2012 72,838 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 53,500 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 38,922 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 29,299 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 28,540 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 28,540 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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FP55 BTO is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FP55 BTO, 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 FP55 BTO registered?

FP55 BTO is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 22 November 2005.

Is FP55 BTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP55 BTO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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