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GJ56 BSO

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,057 mi
Last recorded114,057 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 BSO
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 5 Apr 2019 114,057 miles

exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated + minor leaks

offside rear outer bake pad slightly low

Pass 3 Apr 2018 99,412 miles

nearside + offside rear anti roll bar d-bush's slight movement

nearside + offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges + slightly perished

offside front outer brake pad getting low

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight movement in nearside rear anti roll bar link arm lower ball joint

Pass 30 Mar 2017 85,205 miles

handbrake performance just made requirements

Pass 13 Apr 2016 71,760 miles

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2015 57,880 miles

brake fluid level getting low

front + rear brake pads slightly low

front brake disc slightly worn

nearside rear passanger seat belt slghtly starting to fray

Pass 15 Apr 2014 48,787 miles

wipers split but clearing screen

Pass 29 Apr 2013 45,658 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 38,718 miles

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

handbrake lever slight travel

surface corrosion + slight scores and pitted to all front + rear discs suspect vehicle been standing

Pass 19 Aug 2010 36,027 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 28,625 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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GJ56 BSO is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GJ56 BSO, 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 GJ56 BSO registered?

GJ56 BSO is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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