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DU06 OCA

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,327 mi
Last recorded67,327 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU06 OCA
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 67,327 miles

Coil spring corroded all arond (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

under body corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2025 65,936 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front& Rear Both Side (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front& Rear Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2024 64,779 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 64,775 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 63,549 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange & corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

engine & under covers.

Pass 18 Jan 2022 62,401 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine & under covers.

Fail 18 Jan 2022 62,401 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine & under covers.

Pass 22 Jan 2021 61,454 miles

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

Rear exhaust joint slight corroded.

engine & under covers.

Fail 22 Jan 2021 61,454 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour offside. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust joint slight corroded.

engine & under covers.

Pass 17 Jan 2020 60,068 miles

engine & under covers.

Pass 21 Jan 2019 58,728 miles

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

exhaust corroded at rear silencer and front flex

Fail 21 Jan 2019 58,728 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded at rear silencer and front flex

Pass 15 Feb 2018 57,700 miles

Exhaust excessively corrroded at back box connection but not leaking gasses

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

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

Power steering pipe mountain brackets excessively corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2018 57,700 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Exhaust excessively corrroded at back box connection but not leaking gasses

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

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

Power steering pipe mountain brackets excessively corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2017 55,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 55,358 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 52,612 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 49,435 miles

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

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 27 Jan 2014 45,028 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 40,652 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Jan 2012 36,128 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 30,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake discs pitted and rusty

Pass 28 Jan 2011 30,082 miles

rear brake discs pitted and rusty

Fail 15 Feb 2010 25,254 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 25,254 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 18,687 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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DU06 OCA is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DU06 OCA, 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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DU06 OCA is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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