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DY56 NFG

2006 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

100,647 mi
Last recorded100,647 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 NFG
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2022 100,647 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel pipes and front to rear brake pipes not visible

hand brake effort low

noise on engine

outer sills not visible

Pass 30 Sep 2021 97,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 97,038 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 93,705 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear brake back plates corroded

engine covers fitted obscuring view

Fail 1 Oct 2020 93,700 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear brake back plates corroded

engine covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 28 Sep 2019 90,469 miles

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

outer sills not visible

slight oil leak on power steering pipe

Fail 27 Sep 2019 90,465 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

outer sills not visible

slight oil leak on power steering pipe

Pass 5 Oct 2018 86,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 86,705 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

engine covers and sill covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 9 Oct 2017 83,692 miles

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

Offside Rear inner sill area corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

engine covers fitted

slight inbalance on rear brakes

windscreen scratched

Fail 5 Oct 2017 83,688 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear inner sill area corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

engine covers fitted

slight inbalance on rear brakes

windscreen scratched

Pass 9 Nov 2016 80,749 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear disc cover corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2015 77,681 miles

Centre Rear spare tyre flat in boot

Fail 10 Nov 2015 77,666 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Centre Rear spare tyre flat in boot

Pass 8 Nov 2014 74,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs corroded

light underbody corrosion

Fail 7 Nov 2014 74,575 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs corroded

light underbody corrosion

Fail 9 Sep 2013 72,855 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 72,855 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 65,980 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 65,980 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 56,408 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside front brake dust cover corroded and hole in

Fail 21 Sep 2010 46,959 miles

Front registration plate slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 46,959 miles

Front registration plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 23 Sep 2009 36,817 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged.

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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DY56 NFG is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 DY56 NFG, 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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DY56 NFG is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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