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AO06 PYU

2006 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,546 mi
Last recorded115,546 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 PYU
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 115,546 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 115,539 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 108,571 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin hole in back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slightly weeping? Car wet at time of test (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 108,554 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin hole in back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slightly weeping? Car wet at time of test (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 99,894 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 93,532 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 93,532 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear "D" bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 86,292 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 78,702 miles

rear brake disks showing surface corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2014 71,835 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 71,835 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 66,318 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 66,318 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 60,150 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 60,150 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 46,431 miles

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

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

Off-side rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 23,710 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 23,691 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 19,954 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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AO06 PYU is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 AO06 PYU, 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 AO06 PYU registered?

AO06 PYU is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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