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GV56 OEC

2006 Kia Cerato

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,321 mi
Last recorded105,321 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 OEC
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 105,321 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 105,311 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 98,459 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 98,454 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 95,427 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 95,423 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 89,836 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 89,835 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 86,641 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 71,976 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 40,968 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 34,810 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake could do with some adjustment

Pass 6 Dec 2010 31,593 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 31,593 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 25,560 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 203,684 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 OEC is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OEC, 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 OEC registered?

GV56 OEC is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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