2005 KIA Cerato 1.6L Petrol · BN55 MOV
2005 KIA Cerato (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 101,682 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- KIA CERATO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,682 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1599cc
BN55 MOV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2024
- 101,682 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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BN55 MOV Mileage History
- 20/08/202279,568 mi
- 22/08/202279,569 mi+1 mi
- 24/08/202392,000 mi+12,431 mi
- 20/08/2024101,616 mi+9,616 mi
- 27/08/2024101,682 mi+66 mi
Average of roughly 10,944 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BN55 MOV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Kia Cerato (BN55 MOV) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements registration plate deteriorated across letters al”.
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