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GF56 EAJ

2006 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,532 mi
Last recorded74,532 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 EAJ
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 74,532 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 68,503 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 68,429 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 64,226 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 58,428 miles

exhast flexi joint repaired

Pass 24 Jun 2015 55,461 miles

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

exhaust flexi pipe poor condition/repaired

Pass 18 Jun 2014 51,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 51,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 46,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 42,260 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 37,599 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 37,589 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 28,583 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 21,575 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 21,575 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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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GF56 EAJ is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GF56 EAJ, 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 GF56 EAJ registered?

GF56 EAJ is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is GF56 EAJ safe to buy?

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