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GX55 OKB

2006 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,528 mi
Last recorded113,528 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 OKB
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 113,528 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 113,528 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 87,201 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 56,226 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn very low on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 56,195 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn very low on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 50,643 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 50,643 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 45,953 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 35,363 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 29,215 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 29,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2012 19,832 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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GX55 OKB is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GX55 OKB, 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 GX55 OKB registered?

GX55 OKB is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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The MOT history for GX55 OKB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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