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KD56 ZCY

2006 Kia Cerato

Black Diesel 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,743 mi
Last recorded89,743 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD56 ZCY
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 89,743 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 89,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 82,260 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 77,729 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 77,729 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2018 70,974 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 70,974 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges close to limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate insecure fixed with 2 screws (6.3.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 67,061 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 64,273 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 60,872 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads look low

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

offside front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 17 Oct 2013 57,293 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 51,583 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 42,962 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 34,860 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 27,726 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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KD56 ZCY is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KD56 ZCY, 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 KD56 ZCY registered?

KD56 ZCY is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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