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AU06 VUX

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,191 mi
Last recorded55,191 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 VUX
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 55,191 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 55,191 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2025 52,437 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 50,905 miles
Fail 18 May 2024 50,905 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 50,240 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 49,467 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 47,004 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 45,835 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system, light rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

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

Front Windscreen is chipped in A zone swept area under 10mm

Fail 15 May 2020 45,835 miles

Exhaust system, light rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Windscreen is chipped in A zone swept area under 10mm

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 40,647 miles

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted A (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 37,888 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL (3.6.B.4e)

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 34,550 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

emissions 0.00

engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2016 32,205 miles

Engine covers are fitted top & bottom

Fail 25 Apr 2016 32,205 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers are fitted top & bottom

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 29,141 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 27,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 23,395 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 21,445 miles

Both front tyres tread low and heavily worn at outer shoulders.

Pass 23 Apr 2011 18,924 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 17,205 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Pass 30 Apr 2009 13,353 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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AU06 VUX is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AU06 VUX, 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 AU06 VUX registered?

AU06 VUX is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is AU06 VUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU06 VUX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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