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KY06 PLU

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

146,882 mi
Last recorded146,882 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY06 PLU
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 146,882 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 140,880 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 140,880 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 131,278 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 120,619 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 114,473 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 103,331 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 98,415 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 92,778 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 86,711 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 75,261 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 62,630 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front and rear brake pads worn low

Pass 24 Feb 2011 62,630 miles

front and rear brake pads worn low

Pass 1 Mar 2010 52,789 miles

advise strong nearside front tyre just above limit

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 1 Mar 2010 52,789 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise strong nearside front tyre just above limit

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Feb 2009 38,015 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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KY06 PLU is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KY06 PLU, 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 KY06 PLU registered?

KY06 PLU is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is KY06 PLU safe to buy?

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