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GL55 WGF

2006 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,486 mi
Last recorded85,486 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 WGF
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 85,486 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 85,486 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 81,242 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 81,242 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 76,478 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 69,796 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 54,474 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 54,474 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 49,934 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 48,250 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 48,226 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 44,632 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 42,750 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 39,942 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 34,253 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 32,186 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 32,184 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 26,499 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 21,399 miles

Front brake diske are wearing thin.

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 15,590 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 15,590 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 10,204 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 WGF is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GL55 WGF, 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 GL55 WGF registered?

GL55 WGF is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 8 February 2006.

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