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BL06 VKO

2006 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,664 mi
Last recorded71,664 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 VKO
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 71,664 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

engine rattled when first started

Fail 10 Jun 2016 71,664 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on edges (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

engine rattled when first started

Fail 17 Apr 2015 58,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

both front tyres bald on outer edges

brake pedal slightly spongy

nearside rear tyre tread wearing/perishing on edges

Pass 17 Apr 2015 58,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

both front tyres bald on outer edges

brake pedal slightly spongy

nearside rear tyre tread wearing/perishing on edges

Pass 24 Apr 2014 48,910 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 37,402 miles

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

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 23 Jan 2012 28,127 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Jan 2011 17,106 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 7,261 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 6,742 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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BL06 VKO is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL06 VKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL06 VKO registered?

BL06 VKO is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 14 August 2006.

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