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GJ06 UGL

2006 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,204 mi
Last recorded140,204 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 UGL
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 140,204 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 131,949 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 125,148 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 117,233 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 109,934 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 101,483 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 90,541 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 90,541 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 76,418 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 76,418 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 62,393 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 51,349 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 41,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads starting to wear low

offside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 24 Mar 2009 41,214 miles

front brake pads starting to wear low

offside rear tyre wearing on edge

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 UGL is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UGL, 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 GJ06 UGL registered?

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

Is GJ06 UGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ06 UGL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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