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HY06 DFU

2006 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,394 mi
Last recorded52,394 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 DFU
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 52,394 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 49,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 48,629 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 47,976 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 47,957 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 46,452 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 46,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 44,584 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 42,603 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 40,943 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 40,943 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 38,485 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 38,485 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 35,242 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 31,246 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2012 27,250 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 23,107 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 18,806 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 18,806 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 13,359 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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HY06 DFU is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HY06 DFU, 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 HY06 DFU registered?

HY06 DFU is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 21 March 2006.

Is HY06 DFU safe to buy?

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