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GJ06 EJF

2006 Kia Cerato

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,792 mi
Last recorded114,792 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 EJF
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 114,792 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 114,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 110,418 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 100,391 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 93,687 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 93,696 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 88,797 miles

rear wiper ruber is perished

Pass 25 May 2012 83,739 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 83,739 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 76,499 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 69,033 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 61,822 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear disc starting to corrode

nearside front tyre worn on edge

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 23 Mar 2009 61,822 miles

both rear disc starting to corrode

nearside front tyre worn on edge

rear brake pads starting to wear low

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 EJF is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EJF, 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 EJF registered?

GJ06 EJF is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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