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GJ06 OOC

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

106,833 mi
Last recorded106,833 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 OOC
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2026 106,833 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens dull (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens dull (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking from pump to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 100,774 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 100,772 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working Both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 98,758 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 96,202 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 93,437 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 89,143 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 85,337 miles

Offside Rear tapped up but showing correct colours

Pass 12 Apr 2019 79,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm & severe wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Reverse light lens damaged.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm 195/60/15 88V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 73,524 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 73,624 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 69,296 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 69,296 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 63,647 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 63,647 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 57,828 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 57,828 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front and rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded.

rear tyres have slight cracking in tread.

Pass 11 Apr 2014 52,962 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

exhaust rear join excessively corroded.

headlamp aim was too low, and too far to the left, now adjusted to correct aim.

registration lamp not working.

Pass 11 Apr 2013 47,551 miles

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

n/s/f headlamp aim too low, and too far to the right, o/s/f aim slightly too far to the right.

Pass 12 Apr 2012 41,681 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f headlamp aim slighty low.

rear tyres have slight bcracking on inner sidewalls and shuolders. o/s/r tyre has slight cracking on outer sdiewall and shoulder. n/s/r tyre has slight cracking on outer sidewall, and severe cracking on outer shoulder.

Pass 13 Apr 2011 35,644 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

rear tyres havew slight cracking on inner and outer shoulders, and a slight cut in tread.

Pass 16 Apr 2010 29,535 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 21,660 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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GJ06 OOC is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GJ06 OOC, 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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GJ06 OOC is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 10 April 2006.

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