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KY05 BTE

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,024 mi
Last recorded93,024 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 BTE
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 93,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 93,020 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2016 87,830 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 87,830 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 83,284 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 77,144 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 69,590 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 May 2012 61,311 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 1 Jun 2011 53,453 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 53,453 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 29 May 2010 47,801 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 37,505 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 28,731 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 BTE is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KY05 BTE, 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 BTE registered?

KY05 BTE is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 12 March 2005.

Is KY05 BTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY05 BTE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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