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GF56 OSX

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,523 mi
Last recorded112,523 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 OSX
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 112,523 miles

Engine oil leak.

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 112,523 miles

Engine oil leak.

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 106,473 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 106,124 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 103,637 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 103,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 97,443 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 91,345 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 91,336 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 85,130 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 77,178 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 70,422 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 55,669 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 44,345 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 38,067 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 38,067 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 30,152 miles

o/s/r tyre just legal

Pass 9 Oct 2009 19,861 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 OSX is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OSX, 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 OSX registered?

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

Is GF56 OSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF56 OSX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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