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PK56 LFW

2007 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

58,374 mi
Last recorded58,374 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Cerato56,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK56 LFW
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 58,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 55,790 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

dampness on power steering pipes

front pads worn low

slight noise to n/s rear(poss bearing worn)

surface corrosion to n/s outer sill

Pass 29 May 2020 52,576 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

heavy surface corrosion to front subframe and suspension components

Fail 29 May 2020 52,576 miles

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

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

both rear brake pipes corroded

heavy surface corrosion to front subframe and suspension components

Pass 11 Jun 2019 52,157 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front and both rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 45,747 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened slightly frayed (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 45,747 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing on inner and outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened slightly frayed (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 41,273 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Outer sill covers fitted

engine top cover fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2016 37,370 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer shoulders

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 37,370 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer shoulders

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 32,188 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 27,053 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 21,843 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 21,843 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 18,185 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 13,625 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 13,625 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 9,048 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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PK56 LFW is a 2007 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PK56 LFW, 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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What year was PK56 LFW registered?

PK56 LFW is a 2007 Kia Cerato, first registered on 22 January 2007.

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