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LB56 YJL

2007 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

90,184 mi
Last recorded90,184 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Cerato56,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 90,184 miles

Headlights foggy

Underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Jul 2024 90,184 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Headlights foggy

Underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2023 87,890 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2022 85,591 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Both Discs poor condition

Underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2021 82,549 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2021 82,537 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 80,942 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 80,942 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 75,928 miles

Chip to screen

o/s mirror loose

Fail 11 Apr 2019 75,924 miles

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

Chip to screen

o/s mirror loose

Pass 26 Apr 2018 70,292 miles

Offside mirror security

Fail 23 Apr 2018 70,190 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper link pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper link pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside mirror security

Pass 12 Apr 2017 63,690 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe blowing and corroding slightly

offside rear tyre perishing and splitting

rear brake balance

slight damage to front number plate

slight damage to offside mirror

Fail 12 Apr 2017 63,687 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished and split (4.1.D.1b)

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

front exhaust flexi pipe blowing and corroding slightly

nearside front brake pads worn low

offside rear tyre perishing and splitting

rear brake balance

slight damage to front number plate

slight damage to offside mirror

Pass 15 Apr 2016 57,210 miles

metal brake pipes corroding

offside and nearside front tyres worn to edges

offside mirror damaged

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 10 Apr 2015 50,404 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 44,430 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 38,401 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 32,325 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 24,900 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 18,467 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 18,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 YJL is a 2007 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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