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DM05 LAM

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

59,525 mi
Last recorded59,525 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM05 LAM
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 59,525 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 53,121 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 42,198 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2023 31,268 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 21,671 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 18,997 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 18,430 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 17,249 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 16,431 miles

Engine cover & under tray fitted

Front NO plate cracked

Fail 19 Mar 2018 16,431 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Engine cover & under tray fitted

Front NO plate cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2017 15,680 miles

Both front Tyres perished and starting to crack

Pass 23 Mar 2016 15,048 miles

All tyres minor cracking.

N/s washer jet poor aim, sufficient fluid to wash screen.

Pass 24 Mar 2015 13,670 miles

all tyres showing cracks & perishing.

Pass 29 Mar 2014 12,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 11,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 10,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres starting to split

oil seems over filled

Pass 31 Mar 2011 9,221 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 8,128 miles

Front no plate cracked.

Pass 23 Mar 2009 5,876 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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DM05 LAM is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 DM05 LAM, 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 DM05 LAM registered?

DM05 LAM is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 28 March 2006.

Is DM05 LAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DM05 LAM shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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