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DV06 EXU

2006 Kia Cerato

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,866 mi
Last recorded62,866 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV06 EXU
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 62,866 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and has a nail in it

Fail 21 Dec 2015 62,866 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and has a nail in it

Pass 4 Dec 2014 55,942 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 49,288 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front brakes slightly binding

Pass 21 Jan 2013 42,514 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 39,332 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 36,503 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 31,217 miles

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

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/r tyre staring to perish

Fail 30 Mar 2009 24,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 24,946 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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DV06 EXU is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel 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 DV06 EXU, 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 DV06 EXU registered?

DV06 EXU is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 28 March 2006.

Is DV06 EXU safe to buy?

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