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FY56 YVZ

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,028 mi
Last recorded110,028 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 YVZ
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 110,028 miles

Front Registration plate damaged

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 99,103 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 79,081 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 79,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 72,245 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 72,245 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 67,026 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0n inner edge and cracked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 63,742 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 58,496 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 58,495 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 58,472 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 54,573 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 46,412 miles

Battery insecure

Rear tyres wearing inside edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2011 39,989 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 7 Sep 2011 39,979 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Battery insecure

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

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 16 Sep 2010 30,606 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 21,066 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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FY56 YVZ is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FY56 YVZ, 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 FY56 YVZ registered?

FY56 YVZ is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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