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GV56 GZT

2006 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,265 mi
Last recorded99,265 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 GZT
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 99,265 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 99,260 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 99,208 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

inner and outer sills corroded at rear

nearside rear tyre perished and split but not down to cords

Fail 31 Mar 2021 99,208 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

inner and outer sills corroded at rear

nearside rear tyre perished and split but not down to cords

Pass 29 Jan 2020 98,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 98,304 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 94,632 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 92,023 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 88,510 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 83,289 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 77,388 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 77,375 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 70,179 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 69,948 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 60,406 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 60,406 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 51,839 miles

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

both front side repeater bulbs turning white

front wipers split on ends

Pass 5 Jan 2011 41,564 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 31,022 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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GV56 GZT is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GV56 GZT, 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 GV56 GZT registered?

GV56 GZT is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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