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DV06 GCF

2006 Kia Cerato

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,537 mi
Last recorded122,537 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 122,537 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 122,537 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 112,606 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.195/60r15

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 102,591 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre, 195/60/15

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall, 195/60/15

Fail 1 Apr 2016 102,580 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre, 195/60/15

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall, 195/60/15

Pass 2 Apr 2015 92,951 miles

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

slight corrosion on front brake discs

unable to check nearside rear wheel bearing due to brake sticking

Fail 21 Mar 2015 92,941 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

front and rear brake discs slight corrosion

unable to check nearside rear wheel bearing due to brake sticking

Pass 25 May 2013 87,152 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2013 87,148 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

parking brake slight travel

Pass 18 May 2012 67,109 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight dampness around offside steering rack

Fail 20 May 2011 42,733 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 20 May 2011 42,733 miles

slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 14 May 2010 31,754 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear brake pad getting low

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 14 May 2010 31,754 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear brake pad getting low

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 28 May 2009 22,966 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 22,673 miles

Oil leak running down back of engine

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 GCF is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GCF, 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 GCF is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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