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DN55 YUO

2006 Kia Cerato

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,912 mi
Last recorded134,912 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 YUO
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 134,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 117,916 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2012 117,910 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2011 96,751 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 77,225 miles

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

both rear tyre valves perished

front brake discs slightly worn

handbrake travel high

minor oil leak

nearside front tyre edges are worn

offside rear tyre has edge wear and is close to legal limit

wipers worn

Pass 12 Jan 2010 72,674 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake slight travel

nearside front tyre inner and outer edges worn

nearside rear tyre inner and outer edges wearing

under tray fitted under engine bay

Pass 17 Jan 2009 53,208 miles

brakr service

handbrake travel high

power steering oil cooler wet / no signes of leaking /

rear tyres bald on inner edges

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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DN55 YUO is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DN55 YUO, 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 DN55 YUO registered?

DN55 YUO is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is DN55 YUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN55 YUO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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