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GK55 AXR

2006 Kia Cerato

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,546 mi
Last recorded159,546 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 AXR
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 159,546 miles

Nearside top gearbox mount worn

Fail 3 Jan 2018 159,546 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective flap (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside top gearbox mount worn

Pass 22 Dec 2016 139,392 miles

Oil leak leaking from oil cooler area ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight leak around rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 139,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin inner pad very close to legal limit suspect stuck in carrier (3.5.1g)

Oil leak leaking from oil cooler area ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight leak around rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 122,037 miles

both front tyres worn very heavily on edges

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2015 103,946 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 103,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 89,361 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Dec 2012 72,395 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 61,647 miles

rear brake discs worn

Fail 23 Dec 2011 61,646 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 31 Dec 2010 43,770 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 31,506 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 24,001 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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GK55 AXR is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GK55 AXR, 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 GK55 AXR registered?

GK55 AXR is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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