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KF06 VBY

2006 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,601 mi
Last recorded72,601 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF06 VBY
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2015 72,601 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 62,761 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 53,487 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 46,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 39,218 miles

rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2010 31,631 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 24,388 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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KF06 VBY is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KF06 VBY, 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 KF06 VBY registered?

KF06 VBY is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is KF06 VBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KF06 VBY shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KF06 VBY have outstanding finance?

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