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FH06 VAK

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

120,332 mi
Last recorded120,332 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH06 VAK
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 120,332 miles

1.NSF AND NSR TYRES CRACKING ON TREAD DUE TO AGE OF TYRE . 2 NSF DROP LINK GAITORS PERISHING

Pass 26 Nov 2024 118,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s/r o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 118,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s/r o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 114,224 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 114,224 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 111,518 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 109,552 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 109,552 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 107,444 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 100,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 87,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 79,310 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 79,310 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 73,323 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 67,449 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 61,515 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 50,959 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 44,582 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 34,208 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Nov 2011 34,208 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 23,876 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 14,422 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 14,422 miles

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

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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FH06 VAK is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FH06 VAK, 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 FH06 VAK registered?

FH06 VAK is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 31 May 2006.

Is FH06 VAK safe to buy?

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