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EX06 OWU

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,747 mi
Last recorded109,747 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 OWU
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 22 Feb 2025 109,747 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexie (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 98,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 84,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 70,982 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 62,899 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 59,065 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 54,098 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 50,639 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 45,869 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres are worn on inside edges

Pass 19 Feb 2016 44,340 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 42,702 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 40,737 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 39,201 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 37,166 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 34,312 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 27,180 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 20,485 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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EX06 OWU is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EX06 OWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX06 OWU registered?

EX06 OWU is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 4 March 2006.

Is EX06 OWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX06 OWU shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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