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BF56 MLK

2006 Kia Cerato

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

108,807 mi
Last recorded108,807 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 MLK
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 108,807 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 102,770 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 97,505 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 90,722 miles

age cracks nsr tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2013 83,826 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 75,961 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 75,956 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 69,191 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 61,505 miles

BOLT IN O/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO SIDE WALL 195 60R15

Pass 28 Oct 2009 49,889 miles

Both front wipers slightly smearing screen

Both rear tyres slightrly mis shaped on inner edges

Brake check

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front getting low 2.5mm

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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BF56 MLK is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BF56 MLK, 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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BF56 MLK is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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