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DY06 ZFT

2006 Kia Cerato

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

126,631 mi
Last recorded126,631 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 ZFT
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2023 126,631 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 120,865 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 118,110 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 115,351 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mounted on front strut (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mounted on front strut (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 105,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at end of plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber blade starting to tear at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at end of plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at end of plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at end of plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 105,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at end of plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber blade starting to tear at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at end of plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at end of plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at end of plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid reservoir empty (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 91,673 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both at hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 91,469 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both at hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 82,832 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 72,964 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 68,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge.

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 64,561 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 64,561 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 61,152 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 61,145 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 61,145 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 53,147 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 44,558 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 44,509 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 36,098 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 34,534 miles

Both rear tyres side walls starting to crack

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Apr 2009 27,708 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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DY06 ZFT is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DY06 ZFT, 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 DY06 ZFT registered?

DY06 ZFT is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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