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FV06 ZUA

2006 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,822 mi
Last recorded80,822 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 ZUA
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 80,822 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside wiper end split

Pass 20 Jul 2015 72,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake high not on stop

Pass 24 Jul 2014 71,792 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 68,640 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 63,627 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 63,626 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 57,523 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 52,571 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 52,571 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)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 38,484 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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FV06 ZUA is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FV06 ZUA, 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 FV06 ZUA registered?

FV06 ZUA is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 12 August 2006.

Is FV06 ZUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV06 ZUA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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