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DV56 CWU

2006 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,700 mi
Last recorded94,700 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 CWU
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 94,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2013 94,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 84,102 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wipers worn

n/s headlight bulb out

Pass 7 May 2011 71,835 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

plastic outer sill covers are fitted and unable to fully inspect outer sills

unable to inspect front to rear brake pipes due to plastic cover fitted

Fail 6 May 2011 71,835 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

plastic outer sill covers are fitted and unable to fully inspect outer sills

unable to inspect front to rear brake pipes due to plastic cover fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2010 56,165 miles

FRONT NO PLATE IS POORLY SECURED

OIL AROUND ENGINE AND GEARBOX AREA

PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL IS HIGH

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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DV56 CWU is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DV56 CWU, 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 DV56 CWU registered?

DV56 CWU is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 13 October 2006.

Is DV56 CWU safe to buy?

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