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EJ06 ZGE

2006 Kia Cerato

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

197,012 mi
Last recorded197,012 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 ZGE
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 197,012 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 197,012 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 150,558 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 180,456 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 165,976 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 165,772 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 150,968 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 131,394 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Apr 2014 131,055 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Apr 2013 110,689 miles

n/s/f/tyre wearing on outer edges .o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges.brake padal pad worn clutch pedal pad worn

Fail 16 Apr 2013 110,689 miles

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

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

n/s/f/tyre wearing on outer edges .o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges.brake padal pad worn clutch pedal pad worn

Pass 19 Apr 2012 91,841 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 91,841 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 73,434 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 71,838 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 51,124 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 31,560 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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EJ06 ZGE is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EJ06 ZGE, 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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EJ06 ZGE is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 27 May 2006.

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