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DV06 EXX

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,061 mi
Last recorded97,061 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV06 EXX
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 97,061 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 94,584 miles

Offside rear brake discs scored

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and slightly flat

Fail 21 Jun 2016 94,587 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake pads worn more than nearsidecfront brake pads

Offside rear brake discs scored

Offside trap tyre worn on inner edge and tyre is slightly flat

Pass 26 Mar 2015 91,892 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

Fail 26 Mar 2015 91,892 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Mar 2014 85,378 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 85,377 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 80,860 miles

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

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

n/s/f wing damaged

o/s/r tyre wearing on egdes

Fail 27 Mar 2013 80,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f wing damaged

o/s/r tyre wearing on egdes

Pass 28 Mar 2012 73,330 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 73,328 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 60,760 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 48,324 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 48,324 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 38,492 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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DV06 EXX is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DV06 EXX, 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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DV06 EXX is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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