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HD55 HPJ

2006 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,574 mi
Last recorded76,574 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD55 HPJ
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 76,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 76,572 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing mirror missing from unit (3.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 76,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 71,060 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 65,909 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 27 Feb 2015 61,752 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 57,342 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 52,307 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 44,615 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside

Pass 11 Feb 2011 38,230 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

slight wear front brake discs

Fail 10 Feb 2010 33,150 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 33,150 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 27,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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HD55 HPJ is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 HD55 HPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HD55 HPJ registered?

HD55 HPJ is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 2 February 2006.

Is HD55 HPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD55 HPJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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