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FV06 GNK

2006 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

108,778 mi
Last recorded108,778 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 GNK
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 108,778 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2020 108,778 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 103,218 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

slight bind o/s front brake

Fail 16 May 2019 103,134 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

slight bind o/s front brake

Pass 14 May 2018 96,689 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex worn, suggest renew (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel reading low (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 14 May 2018 96,689 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex worn, suggest renew (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel reading low (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 89,178 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Towbar component slightly damaged neck + slight corrosion (6.6.1)

Fail 9 May 2017 89,178 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Towbar component slightly damaged neck + slight corrosion (6.6.1)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 81,066 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

boot handle stiff

front exhaust flex worn,slight leak

power steering pipe damp?

tow bar neck showing signs of corrosion

Fail 16 May 2016 81,066 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating corroded (3.7.B.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

boot handle stiff

front exhaust flex worn,slight leak

power steering pipe damp?

tow bar neck showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 May 2015 73,077 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

boot handle stiff

Pass 21 May 2014 65,911 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 May 2014 65,911 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2013 58,260 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 49,525 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2011 41,165 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 41,030 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 31,855 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 May 2009 23,033 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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FV06 GNK is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FV06 GNK, 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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FV06 GNK is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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