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FY06 EXN

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,903 mi
Last recorded92,903 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 EXN
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2021 92,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp beam pattern poor

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 86,916 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 86,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 79,544 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 79,540 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 73,732 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 69,595 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2017 69,595 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 63,548 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 57,859 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front & rear (3.6.B.2c)

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 54,162 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 50,887 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 43,501 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 36,604 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 29,185 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 23,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 23,103 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 15,443 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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FY06 EXN is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FY06 EXN, 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 FY06 EXN registered?

FY06 EXN is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is FY06 EXN safe to buy?

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