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ET06 KPX

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,177 mi
Last recorded93,177 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET06 KPX
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 93,177 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 91,522 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 91,507 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 89,253 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 85,957 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 77,082 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 76,973 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 68,156 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 57,652 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 48,681 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 45,053 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 45,053 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 42,019 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre getting low to limit

Pass 15 Mar 2012 40,149 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 34,518 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 34,518 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front number plate cracked

rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Feb 2010 27,433 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 21,615 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front pads look low

Fail 4 Mar 2009 21,615 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

front pads look low

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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ET06 KPX is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ET06 KPX, 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 ET06 KPX registered?

ET06 KPX is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 14 July 2006.

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