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ST56 KYR

2006 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,036 mi
Last recorded116,036 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 KYR
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 116,036 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage flexible pipe (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 106,643 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 106,643 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 94,524 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 85,021 miles

hand brake only 16%

Pass 10 Nov 2012 84,993 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 82,763 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 69,736 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 69,736 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 50,734 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 50,734 miles

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

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

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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ST56 KYR is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ST56 KYR, 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 ST56 KYR registered?

ST56 KYR is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is ST56 KYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST56 KYR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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