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AP06 LPO

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,613 mi
Last recorded120,613 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 LPO
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 120,613 miles

195/60/R15/88H. OF 0 OR 4 NR 5 NF 0mm.

195/60/R15/88H. OF New OR 4 NR 5 NF New.

Fail 27 Jun 2017 120,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

195/60/R15/88H. OF 0 OR 4 NR 5 NF 0mm.

Pass 28 Jun 2016 107,268 miles

195/60/R15/88H. OF 6 OR 5 NR 6 NF 6mm.)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 107,268 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

195/60/R15/88H. OF 6 OR 5 NR 1.6 NF 2mm.

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ONLY JUST LEGAL. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 91,764 miles

195/60/R15/88H. OF 7 OR 6 NR 4 NF 7mm.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 91,764 miles

195/60/R15/88H. OF 7 OR 6 NR 4 NF 7mm.

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 73,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2014 73,479 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 62,432 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 54,982 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 54,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 48,463 miles

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

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

osr tyre worn on edge

Pass 29 Jun 2010 41,740 miles

REAR TYRES WEARING ON EDGE

Pass 15 Jul 2009 36,296 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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AP06 LPO is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AP06 LPO, 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 AP06 LPO registered?

AP06 LPO is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 18 August 2006.

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