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HK55 XLY

2006 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

67,995 mi
Last recorded67,995 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 XLY
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 67,995 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VOID of tread on inner edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

added 1.5 lts oil for emission test

dash lights not working

n/s/f o/s/f brake pads getting low

n/s/r o/s/r D bushes slight play

n/s/r o/s/r brake pads getting low

Fail 8 Feb 2019 67,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VOID of tread on inner edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

added 1.5 lts oil for emission test

dash lights not working

n/s/f o/s/f brake pads getting low

n/s/r o/s/r D bushes slight play

n/s/r o/s/r brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Feb 2018 64,294 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195-60-15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 59,930 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit now at 3mm 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge 195/60/15

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar D bush

Fail 3 Feb 2017 59,930 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit now at 3mm 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge 195/60/15

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar D bush

Pass 29 Jan 2016 53,677 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

dash lights not working

Pass 30 Jan 2015 46,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 46,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 37,564 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 37,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 31,056 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 31,056 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 24,816 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 20,805 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 16,604 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 16,604 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 11,710 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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HK55 XLY is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HK55 XLY, 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 HK55 XLY registered?

HK55 XLY is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is HK55 XLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK55 XLY shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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