MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,249 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
beam patterns weak
bodywork in poor condition
front no plate deteriorated
handbrake lever slight reserve travel
o/s/r tyre bald on inner edges
oil leaks
slight exhaust leak
washers weak
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
beam patterns weak
bodywork in poor condition
front no plate deteriorated
handbrake lever slight reserve travel
o/s/r tyre bald on inner edges
oil leaks
slight exhaust leak
washers weak
beam patterns weak
body work rusty
brake discs thin
rear brake discs rusty
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
handbrake effort low
n/s/r tyre worn low
n/s/r tyre worn on edges
o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes rusty
o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes rusty
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Kia Cerato?
Based on 91,093 MOT tests across 5,957 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KY05 BCV is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.
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 KY05 BCV, 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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What year was KY05 BCV registered?
KY05 BCV is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 1 March 2005.
Is KY05 BCV safe to buy?
The MOT history for KY05 BCV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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