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FY06 YLU

2006 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,179 mi
Last recorded108,179 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 YLU
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 108,179 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe leading to offside rear flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded around shock absorber (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded around shock absorber (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Rear outer sills weakening. nearside and offside

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 99,664 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2014 91,829 miles

Both front brake discs and pads appear to be slightly worn

Both front tyres slightly worn on outer shoulders

Both rear main brake pipes slightly corroded / covered in grease

N/s/r back plate corroded

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

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 91,829 miles

Both front brake discs and pads appear to be slightly worn

Both front tyres slightly worn on outer shoulders

Both rear main brake pipes slightly corroded / covered in grease

N/s/r back plate corroded

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

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

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 84,418 miles

Both front inner brake pads appear to be slightly worn

Both rear main brake pipes to flexiable hoses slightly corroded

Slight movement in both rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 10 Apr 2012 79,671 miles

A substance noiced around both rear caliper hand brake lever pivots

Both rear main brake pipes slightly corroded

Slight movement in both rear anti-roll bar mountings

Slight wear to n/s/f tyre shoulders

Pass 18 Apr 2011 68,242 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 51,997 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 51,997 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 37,846 miles

Nearside 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 YLU is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Silver 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 FY06 YLU, 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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FY06 YLU is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 22 April 2006.

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