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GJ06 DHO

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,632 mi
Last recorded96,632 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 DHO
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 96,632 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 96,591 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 89,675 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 80,189 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 65,881 miles

antiroll bar bushes worn

Fail 26 Feb 2015 65,881 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

antiroll bar bushes worn

Pass 6 Mar 2014 52,686 miles

both front tyres & n/s/r tread lower on edges,have a raised tread pattern.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 38,019 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 38,019 miles

Front Lower Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

2 nails in o/s/r tyre

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 23,134 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 7,621 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 45,103 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 45,103 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 32,059 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 32,057 miles

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

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

Offside 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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GJ06 DHO is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GJ06 DHO, 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 GJ06 DHO registered?

GJ06 DHO is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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