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BJ06 DNF

2006 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,715 mi
Last recorded49,715 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 DNF
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 49,715 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 47,403 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 43,950 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 40,161 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 40,160 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake pads low

Pass 20 Apr 2012 35,778 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 35,777 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 30,667 miles

white paint over offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2010 25,044 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 25,037 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre worn close to the legal limmit

rec 4 wheel alignment check/adjustment

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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BJ06 DNF is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BJ06 DNF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ06 DNF registered?

BJ06 DNF is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 19 May 2006.

Is BJ06 DNF safe to buy?

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