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EO56 DXZ

2006 Kia Cerato

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,073 mi
Last recorded177,073 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 177,073 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt stalk cover

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 159,352 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 158,705 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi snapped (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened drop link (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 148,959 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 130,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 130,715 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 120,596 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 103,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

lower gearbox mount worn

Pass 28 Aug 2010 82,942 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 62,759 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 DXZ is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DXZ, 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 DXZ registered?

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

Is EO56 DXZ safe to buy?

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