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AU06 VVD

2006 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

134,921 mi
Last recorded134,921 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 VVD
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 134,921 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front d/cup bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 134,664 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front d/cup bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 134,125 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 134,124 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both low effiency (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 133,116 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 133,102 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill /inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 131,798 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cut on inside wall

Fail 17 Jun 2020 131,795 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut on inside wall

Pass 18 Jun 2019 130,767 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake discs corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2018 129,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake caliper hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake caliper hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 127,705 miles

Front brake discs corrosion / wearing

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake caliper hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake caliper hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 127,675 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake discs corrosion / wearing

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake caliper hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake caliper hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 125,841 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

n/s rear number plate lamp dim

Fail 7 Jun 2016 125,725 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

n/s rear number plate lamp dim

Pass 22 Jun 2015 114,888 miles

engine management light on at time of test

Fail 15 Jun 2015 114,572 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 97,259 miles

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

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

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 29 May 2013 95,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 84,678 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 73,121 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 73,121 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 61,850 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)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 51,227 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 VVD is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AU06 VVD, 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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AU06 VVD is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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