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GY56 WKC

2006 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,423 mi
Last recorded103,423 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 WKC
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 103,423 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresher ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wheel stiff to turn by hand. Recommend check. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm. Bald on outside shoulder. Outer sidewall damaged, not exposing cords. Recommend replacement. 195/60R15 88H. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp leveling device not working.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Radial cracks in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Recommend replacement. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 103,423 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wheel stiff to turn by hand. Recommend check. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm. Bald on outside shoulder. Outer sidewall damaged, not exposing cords. Recommend replacement. 195/60R15 88H. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp leveling device not working.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Radial cracks in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Recommend replacement. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 100,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 89,855 miles

both front tyres wearing thin

slight play in rear anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 2 Oct 2017 82,225 miles

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

drivebelts perished

play in both rear D bushes deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2016 79,351 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 71,554 miles

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

near side headlamp electric adjuster not working

Fail 5 Oct 2015 71,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 88v (4.1.E.1)

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

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

near side headlamp electric adjuster not working

Pass 8 Oct 2014 62,567 miles

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

cuts in nearside front tyre

Fail 7 Oct 2014 62,512 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

cuts in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2013 54,432 miles

nearside rear seat belt wearing,cuts in nearside front tyre

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Oct 2012 44,646 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 17 Oct 2011 34,347 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

front and rear brake pads worn.

front brake disds worn.

Fail 17 Oct 2011 34,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

front and rear brake pads worn.

front brake disds worn.

Pass 12 Oct 2010 26,406 miles

tyres perishing on sidewalls

Pass 22 Sep 2009 18,616 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 18,614 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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GY56 WKC is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GY56 WKC, 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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GY56 WKC is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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