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AO56 MTZ

2006 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

38,160 mi
Last recorded38,160 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 MTZ
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 38,160 miles

brake pipes becoming rusty

Pass 31 Aug 2016 35,792 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 33,761 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 30,507 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 27,932 miles

Brake pipes greased.

Pass 25 Sep 2012 25,146 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 22,098 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 22,098 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear discs corroded and worn

Pass 2 Sep 2010 19,240 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 15,351 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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AO56 MTZ is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AO56 MTZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO56 MTZ registered?

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

Is AO56 MTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO56 MTZ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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