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GF06 BJU

2006 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

104,866 mi
Last recorded104,866 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 BJU
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 104,866 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 102,209 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 99,014 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 95,605 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 92,107 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 91,971 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear meatal pipes to flexis x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 85,203 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 76,621 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 68,733 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 68,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 66,114 miles

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

rear fog lamp switch intermittent fault

Fail 12 Apr 2017 66,114 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear fog lamp switch intermittent fault

Pass 14 Apr 2016 62,057 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 57,768 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 54,005 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 49,896 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Apr 2012 43,928 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 38,559 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 31,642 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 21,441 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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GF06 BJU is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GF06 BJU, 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 GF06 BJU registered?

GF06 BJU is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 29 April 2006.

Is GF06 BJU safe to buy?

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