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EO56 DXV

2006 Kia Cerato

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,561 mi
Last recorded161,561 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 DXV
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 161,561 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2015 154,916 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 150,658 miles

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

offside rear 1/4 pannel damaged

Fail 22 Apr 2014 150,658 miles

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

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

offside rear 1/4 pannel damaged

Pass 7 May 2013 142,957 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 140,401 miles

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 16 May 2012 140,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2011 130,776 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 105,068 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 105,068 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 81,342 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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EO56 DXV is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EO56 DXV, 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 EO56 DXV registered?

EO56 DXV is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 5 September 2006.

Is EO56 DXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO56 DXV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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