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EJ56 AUA

2006 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,973 mi
Last recorded61,973 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 AUA
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 61,973 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 55,025 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Nov 2012 46,117 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 46,117 miles

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 38,464 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 38,464 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 29,349 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 29,349 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 23,685 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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EJ56 AUA is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 EJ56 AUA, 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 EJ56 AUA registered?

EJ56 AUA is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is EJ56 AUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ56 AUA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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