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GF56 OSV

2006 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,206 mi
Last recorded110,206 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 110,206 miles

Front subframe corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2019 106,577 miles

Front sub frame corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2018 103,456 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 103,454 miles

Emissions not tested due to front exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 101,110 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front tyre outer side wall cut no cords visable

Pass 24 Oct 2016 90,988 miles

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

Rear tyres bald on inner edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 74,870 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 74,870 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 62,208 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 52,450 miles

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

exhaust front flexible joint deteriorated

Fail 4 Oct 2013 52,447 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust front flexible joint deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2012 37,559 miles

both rear tyres low on edges, and sidewalls perished.

Pass 28 Oct 2011 35,503 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres wearing on egdes

chip to screen

front number plate damage

Pass 28 Oct 2010 30,754 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 23,975 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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GF56 OSV 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 80%.

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 OSV, 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 GF56 OSV registered?

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

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