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FE06 VTZ

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

137,890 mi
Last recorded137,890 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 VTZ
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 137,890 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2017 137,890 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 128,059 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 128,059 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 117,819 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 117,819 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 108,248 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)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 108,248 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 101,218 miles

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

corrosion on brake pipes

rear brakes uneven

scratches in screen

wear on all discs

Fail 19 Jun 2013 101,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

corrosion on brake pipes

rear brakes uneven

scratches in screen

wear on all discs

Pass 10 May 2012 88,807 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 77,978 miles

all four tyres worn low

Fail 6 May 2011 77,954 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

all four tyres worn low

Pass 27 Jan 2010 66,010 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 66,010 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 57,021 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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FE06 VTZ is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 FE06 VTZ, 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 FE06 VTZ registered?

FE06 VTZ is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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