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GJ56 YGE

2006 Kia Cerato

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

190,977 mi
Last recorded190,977 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 YGE
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 190,977 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 180,249 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 168,922 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 156,048 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 142,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 132,666 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 132,666 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

O/S/R BRAKE PADS WORN

REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

SLIGHT BINDING FROM O/S/F BRAKE

Pass 27 Oct 2015 125,284 miles

Both front tyres and off side rear worn close to wear bars and becoming perished.

Off side front wheel slightly buckled.

Fail 27 Oct 2015 125,284 miles

Both front tyres and off side rear worn close to wear bars and becoming perished.

Off side front wheel slightly buckled.

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 117,753 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 117,716 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 107,193 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 107,121 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 96,120 miles

Centre rear seat belt difficult to extend.

Off side number plate light dim.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 84,881 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 68,482 miles

BOTH FRONT WHEELS BUCKLED

Fail 29 Oct 2010 68,482 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

BOTH FRONT WHEELS BUCKLED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 52,139 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 YGE is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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