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BG55 YXV

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,030 mi
Last recorded114,030 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 YXV
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 114,030 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 97,546 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 97,546 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 88,257 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner shoulder.

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

Fail 6 May 2017 88,179 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner shoulder.

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

Pass 7 May 2016 79,744 miles

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

o/s rear tyre perishing on sidewalls

Fail 2 May 2015 66,191 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear seatbelt webbing is slightly frayed along the edge

Pass 2 May 2015 66,191 miles

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

offside rear seatbelt webbing is slightly frayed along the edge

Pass 12 May 2014 48,961 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 48,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 43,755 miles

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

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

rear tyres stepped on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2012 36,402 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 36,402 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 27,805 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 19,834 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 7,724 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 7,183 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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BG55 YXV is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BG55 YXV, 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 BG55 YXV registered?

BG55 YXV is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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