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AO56 MTK

2006 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,946 mi
Last recorded81,946 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 MTK
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2018 81,946 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Slight chip/crack in zone A of windscreen

Pass 23 Aug 2017 64,951 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 57,706 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 47,354 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 47,350 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear Distorted view to rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 46,561 miles

light mist of oil around power steering pipe

nearside front tyre perished cracking

offside front brake disc corroded

offside front tyre perished cracking

Pass 13 Dec 2013 44,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Dec 2013 44,333 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Dec 2012 41,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Dec 2012 41,863 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Oct 2011 37,040 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 37,036 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 32,979 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 32,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 25,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AO56 MTK is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 AO56 MTK, 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 AO56 MTK registered?

AO56 MTK is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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