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KY05 BSU

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

162,729 mi
Last recorded162,729 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 BSU
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 162,729 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 162,079 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 150,350 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 150,350 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 123,000 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both rear seatbelts worn on edge

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 122,997 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both rear seatbelts worn on edge

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2019 122,373 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexy hose (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Shoulder. Not repairable ()

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge on both tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 93,688 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 65,773 miles

front discs poor / worn

Pass 1 Sep 2015 62,554 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 55,279 miles

battery loose

Pass 28 Feb 2013 44,022 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Mar 2012 23,693 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 18,248 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 15,003 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 12,861 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 9,993 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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KY05 BSU is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BSU, 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 BSU registered?

KY05 BSU is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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