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GJ56 BTE

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

133,935 mi
Last recorded133,935 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 133,935 miles

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

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 122,788 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 110,617 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 99,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Jul 2013 86,872 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 78,606 miles

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

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

Rear pads wearing thin

Fail 21 Jul 2011 71,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 71,731 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 51,260 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 26,196 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 BTE 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 90%.

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 BTE, 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 BTE registered?

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

Is GJ56 BTE safe to buy?

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