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BJ56 EHD

2006 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,518 mi
Last recorded80,518 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 EHD
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 80,518 miles

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 75,582 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded / blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 75,582 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded / blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 70,047 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Aug 2018 70,031 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 64,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 57,897 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 57,897 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 50,913 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 44,894 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 40,896 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 15 Aug 2013 40,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Aug 2012 37,200 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 30,745 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 22,238 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 14,636 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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BJ56 EHD is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ56 EHD, 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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BJ56 EHD is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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