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AJ55 WNB

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

72,494 mi
Last recorded72,494 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 WNB
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 72,494 miles

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

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

Offside Front front bumper insecure

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 71,403 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 71,403 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 70,478 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 69,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 65,303 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 61,507 miles

rear pads getting low

Pass 31 Oct 2016 54,961 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 50,923 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2014 47,437 miles

exhaust deteriorated

offside front tyre worn

Pass 7 Nov 2013 44,834 miles

nearside front tyre worn unevenly

nearside front wiper deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2012 41,797 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 36,064 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 36,064 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 30,123 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 25,251 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 19,397 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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AJ55 WNB is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AJ55 WNB, 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 AJ55 WNB registered?

AJ55 WNB is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 16 January 2006.

Is AJ55 WNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 WNB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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