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BF06 GYN

2006 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

84,117 mi
Last recorded84,117 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 GYN
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 84,117 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

rear both sills slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 30 May 2017 82,432 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flaxey (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 May 2017 82,432 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flaxey (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2016 77,539 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front abs sensor bolt brocken but still secure

Pass 28 May 2015 69,634 miles

offside front ABS sensor bolt brocken but still secure

Fail 27 May 2014 62,301 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 May 2014 62,301 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 56,896 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 56,896 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 47,141 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 47,141 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 38,669 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 38,669 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 32,348 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 32,348 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2010 31,483 miles

slight impact damage to front plate

Fail 15 Feb 2010 31,483 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

slight impact damage to front plate

Pass 19 Feb 2009 23,885 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 23,885 miles

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

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

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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BF06 GYN 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 57.9%.

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 BF06 GYN, 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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BF06 GYN is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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