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AV56 NLL

2006 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,744 mi
Last recorded80,744 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 NLL
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 80,744 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Advise repair (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 80,744 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Advise repair (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 73,356 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 73,356 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 69,418 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 69,418 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 62,259 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 62,259 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Showing white light to rear (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 55,464 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two ()

Pass 27 Jan 2017 44,853 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Jan 2017 44,853 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Feb 2016 36,626 miles

Centre child seat fitted

both sides front tyres worn on outside edges

Fail 8 Feb 2016 36,626 miles

Centre child seat fitted

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

both sides front tyres worn on outside edges

Pass 27 Feb 2015 30,904 miles

both sides front brake discs slightly worn

n/s rear tyre perished

Fail 10 Mar 2014 24,278 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 24,278 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 18,912 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 8 Nov 2010 9,295 miles

all four tyres are slightly perished on outer sidewall

both front brake discs slightly pitted

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 8 Nov 2010 9,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all four tyres are slightly perished on outer sidewall

both front brake discs slightly pitted

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 9 Nov 2009 7,091 miles

nearside and offside front tyres starting to perish

nearside front wiper blade starting to split

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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AV56 NLL is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AV56 NLL, 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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AV56 NLL is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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