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DG06 RXN

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

111,795 mi
Last recorded111,795 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 RXN
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2023 111,795 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside outer sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside rear inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust centre to rear heavily corroded and slight leak

nearside front tyre wearing edges

nearside rear tyre wearing edges and perishing to tread

offside and nearside floor to sills corroded

unable to check full length of fuel/brake pipes due to covers fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2022 103,939 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both head light lenses slightly deteriorated

fuel tank straps corroded

offside front tyre slight wear on edges

offside nearside front a.b.s rings corroded

offside nearside rear outer sills heavily corroded but not holed

rear sub frame and lower suspension arms corroded

slight corrosion on exhaust system

Fail 5 Oct 2022 103,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both head light lenses slightly deteriorated

fuel tank straps corroded

offside front tyre slight wear on edges

offside nearside front a.b.s rings corroded

offside nearside rear outer sills heavily corroded but not holed

rear sub frame and lower suspension arms corroded

slight corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 7 Oct 2021 97,336 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front from flexi hose to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust flange centre/rear corroded and wearing thin

exhaust system corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

offside and nearside rear inner and outer sills corroded not holed. offside and nearside rear arches corroded

offside rear lamp damaged

slight dampness around fuel filler neck/tank

Fail 5 Oct 2021 97,333 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front from flexi hose to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust flange centre/rear corroded and wearing thin

exhaust system corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

offside and nearside rear inner and outer sills corroded not holed. offside and nearside rear arches corroded

offside rear lamp damaged

slight dampness around fuel filler neck/tank

Pass 10 Oct 2020 91,430 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside rear inner wheel arch slight corrosion

offside and nearside outer sills slight corrosion

offside front inner wheel arch slight corrosion

offside front tyre wearing edges

offside front tyre wearing edges

Fail 16 Sep 2020 91,255 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

front subframe corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside rear inner arch corroded

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

offside front inner arch corroded

offside front tyre wearing edges

Pass 8 Oct 2019 87,073 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both offside and nearside front inner wing metal brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside front lower suspension arm rear bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hub brake pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both offside and near side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust centre to rear flange heavy corrosion

exhaust front flexi section corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

unable to check full length of fuel and brake lines due to covers fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2019 87,069 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light offside rear lamp damaged showing white light to the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both offside and nearside front inner wing metal brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside front lower suspension arm rear bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hub brake pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn 2-3mm wearing on inner edge cracks in wall and tread slight distortion to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both offside and near side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust centre to rear flange heavy corrosion

exhaust front flexi section corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

unable to check full length of fuel and brake lines due to covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2018 82,566 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front centre and upper (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front upper (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both bottom suspension arms corroded

engine has oil leak

exhaust system corroded

front and rear subframe slight corrosion

offside and nearside rear chassis ,floor to sills corroded

offside outer sill corroded

offside rear tyre slight distortion inner edge

unable to check full length of fuel and brake pipes due to covers fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2018 82,562 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front centre and upper (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front upper (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both bottom suspension arms corroded

engine has oil leak

exhaust system corroded

front and rear subframe slight corrosion

offside and nearside rear chassis ,floor to sills corroded

offside outer sill corroded

offside rear tyre slight distortion inner edge

unable to check full length of fuel and brake pipes due to covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2017 77,162 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

nearside front brake disc back plate deteriorated

nearside rear brake disc pitted

nearside rear tyre on 3mm worn on both edges just legal

offside front tyre on 3mm worn on both edges just legal

slight dampness around steering rack

slight wear on rear anti roll bar bushes

unable to check full length of fuel and brake pipes due to covers

Fail 21 Sep 2017 77,162 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

front brake discs corroded and worn

nearside front brake disc back plate deteriorated

nearside rear brake disc pitted

nearside rear tyre on 3mm worn on both edges just legal

offside front tyre on 3mm worn on both edges just legal

slight dampness around steering rack

slight wear on rear anti roll bar bushes

unable to check full length of fuel and brake pipes due to covers

Pass 27 Sep 2016 71,744 miles

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

both rear anti roll bar bushes worn

front wheels require tracking

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside front brake disc back plate deteriated

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge just legal

nearside rear tyre on 2mm on both edges and slight cracks in walls and tread

offside front metal brake pipe from flexi to flexi slight corrosion

slight corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes at rear of car

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight dampness around power steering rack

unable to check full length of front to rear brake pipes due to covers

Pass 30 Sep 2015 67,496 miles

Offside Front metel brake pipe from flexi to flexi slight corrosion

nearside rear tyre on 3mm and worn on both edges

slight corrosion and wear on front brake discs

slight dampness around power steering rack

unable to check full length of fuel and brake pipes due to covers

Fail 29 Sep 2015 67,494 miles

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

Offside Front metel brake pipe from flexi to flexi slight corrosion

nearside rear tyre on 3mm and worn on both edges

slight corrosion and wear on front brake discs

slight dampness around power steering rack

unable to check full length of fuel and brake pipes due to covers

Pass 6 Oct 2014 63,829 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

offside front tyre on 2mm

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

slight corrosion on fuel tank straps

unable to check full lenght of fuel and brake pipes due to covers

Fail 6 Oct 2014 63,829 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded and worn

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

offside front tyre on 2mm

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

slight corrosion on fuel tank straps

unable to check full lenght of fuel and brake pipes due to covers

Pass 11 Sep 2013 58,930 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 48,404 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 38,668 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 38,346 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs are pitted

Pass 23 Apr 2009 26,186 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

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 RXN is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DG06 RXN, 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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DG06 RXN is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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