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AO56 TSV

2006 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

32,581 mi
Last recorded32,581 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 TSV
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 32,581 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 32,581 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 27,332 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 23,410 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 23,270 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all suspension corroding

Fail 2 Nov 2022 23,270 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all suspension arms corroding

Fail 28 Oct 2022 23,270 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all suspension arms corroding

Pass 26 Oct 2021 22,674 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 22,674 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 22,320 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear suspension corroding

Pass 28 Oct 2019 21,890 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 21,890 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 21,439 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 21,439 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 20,941 miles

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

parkbrake lever has low reserve travel

Pass 5 Oct 2016 20,343 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 19,633 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 18,675 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 16,877 miles

All four tyres cracked/perished

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 15,057 miles

All four tyres cracked/starting to perish

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 13,584 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 11,326 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 8,875 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 TSV is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 TSV, 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 TSV registered?

AO56 TSV is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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