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FY56 YVR

2006 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

51,342 mi
Last recorded51,342 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 YVR
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 51,342 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 51,342 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 50,233 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 50,233 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 48,618 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 47,437 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 46,080 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside and offside rear brakes binding very slightly when rotated by hand

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 44,451 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 42,484 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 40,046 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 40,046 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 37,298 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 33,773 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 29,910 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 26,719 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 22,515 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 22,515 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 16,578 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 9,918 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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FY56 YVR is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FY56 YVR, 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 FY56 YVR registered?

FY56 YVR is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is FY56 YVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY56 YVR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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