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BD56 WHS

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,059 mi
Last recorded120,059 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 WHS
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 120,059 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 109,797 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 104,435 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 96,205 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 78,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 58,935 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 37,614 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 37,566 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 22,778 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 17,917 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 17,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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BD56 WHS is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 BD56 WHS, 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 BD56 WHS registered?

BD56 WHS is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is BD56 WHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD56 WHS shows 11 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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