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BT55 EZR

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,300 mi
Last recorded130,300 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 EZR
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 130,300 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

calliper not secure bolt missing.

Pass 16 Feb 2021 128,205 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 128,204 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 10 Feb 2020 117,603 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 117,602 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 99,049 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 86,925 miles

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

wiper blades poor advise replacement

Pass 3 Mar 2017 81,006 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 71,464 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 61,401 miles

Dampness around power steering rack.

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 61,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Dampness around power steering rack.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 51,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 51,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 47,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 41,315 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 41,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

advised s and g check

Pass 18 Jan 2011 38,014 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 34,310 miles

nearside rear brake disc is corroded

offside rear brake disc is corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2009 28,854 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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BT55 EZR is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2006 Kia Cerato models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 57,955 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 BT55 EZR, 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 20 years old, this Kia Cerato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BT55 EZR registered?

BT55 EZR is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 21 January 2006.

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