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GJ56 PDY

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,638 mi
Last recorded54,638 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 54,638 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges

front number plate cracked

nearside headlamp lense cracked

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 11 Nov 2015 54,627 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage headlamp (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside wiper blade starting to split

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

unable to test wiper blades due to no screenwash

Pass 27 Oct 2014 49,126 miles

front number plate cracked - legibility unaffected

Pass 23 Oct 2013 41,739 miles

front brake pads worn close to limit

front number plate cracked - legibility unaffected

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2012 32,958 miles

nearside rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 12 Sep 2011 25,631 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 25,631 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 18,137 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 18,137 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 10,594 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 PDY 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 70%.

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 GJ56 PDY, 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 PDY registered?

GJ56 PDY is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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