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GF56 ZZK

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

55,162 mi
Last recorded55,162 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 ZZK
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 55,162 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 45,679 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 45,638 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 45,632 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 45,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 45,024 miles

booth rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Oct 2021 44,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 44,390 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 44,390 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 42,795 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 40,165 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 36,945 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 34,039 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 32,215 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 32,215 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper bleed nipple (3.6.A.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 30,059 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 30,059 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 28,207 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 25,865 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 23,784 miles

Nearside rear tyre very perished around tread and sidewall

Nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Offside rear tyre very perished around tread and sidewall

Offside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Fail 2 Nov 2011 23,784 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre very perished around tread and sidewall

Nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre very perished around tread and sidewall

Offside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 20,775 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 16,545 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 ZZK is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ZZK, 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 ZZK registered?

GF56 ZZK is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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