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GL55 GGA

2006 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,960 mi
Last recorded92,960 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 GGA
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 92,960 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 87,945 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front wiper split but clearing screen

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear unable to check spare due to items in boot

Fail 4 Apr 2019 87,944 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced frosted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced frosted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front wiper split but clearing screen

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear unable to check spare due to items in boot

Pass 20 Mar 2018 83,146 miles

18%) Parking Brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.7]

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Front brake discs slightly worn

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 83,146 miles

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

18%) Parking Brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.7]

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Front brake discs slightly worn

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 74,647 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 68,429 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases By flexible section (7.1.2)

Front Both front tyres deteriorated

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside & offside (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 68,429 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

registration plate deteriorated Both front & rear registration plates (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases By flexible section (7.1.2)

Front Both front tyres deteriorated

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre nailed

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside & offside (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 63,060 miles

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

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

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 2 Apr 2014 57,723 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 49,245 miles

body damage n/side

Fail 2 Apr 2013 49,245 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

body damage n/side

Pass 5 Apr 2012 42,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Fail 5 Apr 2012 42,045 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Pass 22 Mar 2011 35,506 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 35,506 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 27,865 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 19,582 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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GL55 GGA is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GL55 GGA, 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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GL55 GGA is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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