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AP56 AUO

2006 Kia Cerato

Silver Diesel 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,322 mi
Last recorded96,322 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 AUO
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2020 96,322 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member corroded by mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2019 92,382 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 92,382 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 87,735 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front tyre pressures low

Pass 3 Jun 2017 82,352 miles

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

both rear discs corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2016 76,599 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 66,398 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 56,363 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 56,363 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 44,431 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 38,110 miles

nsr sill damage

Pass 9 Feb 2011 31,787 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 24,373 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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AP56 AUO is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AP56 AUO, 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 AP56 AUO registered?

AP56 AUO is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 29 November 2006.

Is AP56 AUO safe to buy?

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