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DG06 EET

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

65,387 mi
Last recorded65,387 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 EET
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 65,387 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 65,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 63,860 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 61,250 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 58,470 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 55,999 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 54,103 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 51,221 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 47,960 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 44,048 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 40,856 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 40,856 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 36,615 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 32,374 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 28,391 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 24,487 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 20,438 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 16,412 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 12,070 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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DG06 EET is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DG06 EET, 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

How do I check the history of DG06 EET?

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What year was DG06 EET registered?

DG06 EET is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 25 March 2006.

Is DG06 EET safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG06 EET shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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