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AV06 BXP

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

134,906 mi
Last recorded134,906 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 BXP
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 134,906 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 134,730 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

boot lock sticks

Pass 5 Jun 2021 124,661 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 124,660 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jun 2019 103,891 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 96,753 miles

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

Rear BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Fail 23 Mar 2018 96,753 miles

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

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

Rear BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 18 Mar 2017 90,658 miles

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

Power steering fluid leak

Fail 18 Mar 2017 90,658 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid leak

Pass 22 Mar 2016 84,169 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 84,169 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2015 77,400 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 77,396 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 69,423 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Mar 2013 62,608 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 62,608 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 56,900 miles

check engine light on

Pass 25 Mar 2011 50,014 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 50,014 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 38,039 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 38,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 29,676 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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AV06 BXP is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AV06 BXP, 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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AV06 BXP is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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