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GJ06 UGV

2006 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,083 mi
Last recorded87,083 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 87,083 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 87,083 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 80,651 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 75,754 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 75,734 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2021 71,458 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 71,458 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 69,830 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 69,817 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 66,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 62,051 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 62,051 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 52,264 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 44,969 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 44,969 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 41,180 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 36,941 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 36,941 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 34,048 miles

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 5 Mar 2012 31,873 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

NSR/OSR TYRES PERRISHED, 1956015

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 29,107 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 25,453 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 25,453 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 22,804 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

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 UGV is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 UGV, 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 UGV registered?

GJ06 UGV is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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