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MJ07 BVP

2007 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,083 mi
Last recorded72,083 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Cerato56,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ07 BVP
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 72,083 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 71,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 65,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 65,353 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Aug 2017 55,239 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edger worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 44,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Jun 2016 44,771 miles

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 May 2015 37,084 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 29,161 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 21,253 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 15,840 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 15,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 14,567 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 14,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 13,229 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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MJ07 BVP is a 2007 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Kia Cerato models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 56,718 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MJ07 BVP, 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 19 years old, this Kia Cerato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MJ07 BVP registered?

MJ07 BVP is a 2007 Kia Cerato, first registered on 2 May 2007.

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