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LB56 YJJ

2007 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,605 mi
Last recorded74,605 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 2007 Kia Cerato56,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 YJJ
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 74,605 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2015 74,500 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 66,302 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 57,675 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

brake pedal anti slip worn

Fail 10 Jan 2013 57,675 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

brake pedal anti slip worn

Pass 9 Jan 2012 46,898 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 33,557 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

cracks in offside rear tyre outer wall

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2010 26,780 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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LB56 YJJ is a 2007 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2007 Kia Cerato models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 56,718 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 LB56 YJJ, 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 19 years old, this Kia Cerato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LB56 YJJ is a 2007 Kia Cerato, first registered on 15 January 2007.

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