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YF56 NNJ

2007 Kia Cerato

Silver Diesel 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,391 mi
Last recorded73,391 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Cerato56,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 NNJ
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2024 73,391 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 65,629 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion under car

Fail 4 Mar 2023 65,629 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion under car

Pass 2 Mar 2022 57,063 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to under vehicle

Fail 2 Mar 2022 57,063 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to under vehicle

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 52,401 miles

corrosion to under vehicle

Fail 2 Mar 2021 52,401 miles

corrosion to under vehicle

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 44,211 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 44,211 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 42,203 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake disc back plate corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2018 38,637 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 38,637 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 35,260 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 31,930 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 27,215 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 18,448 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 15,789 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 13,735 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 11,462 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 7,772 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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YF56 NNJ is a 2007 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YF56 NNJ, 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 YF56 NNJ registered?

YF56 NNJ is a 2007 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 January 2007.

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