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HJ06 VXV

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,043 mi
Last recorded83,043 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ06 VXV
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 83,043 miles

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2017 83,042 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2016 72,519 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn very thin

fuel flap difficult to open

o/s/r seat belt slightly frayed

rear brake pads worn very thin

slight play in both rear anti roll bar D bushes

Fail 25 Jan 2016 72,517 miles

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn very thin

fuel flap difficult to open

o/s/r seat belt slightly frayed

rear brake pads worn very thin

slight play in both rear anti roll bar D bushes

wiper blades split

Pass 2 Feb 2015 63,017 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Feb 2015 63,017 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 56,598 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 56,598 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 51,005 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 45,675 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2011 39,227 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 32,584 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 25,023 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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HJ06 VXV is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HJ06 VXV, 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 HJ06 VXV registered?

HJ06 VXV is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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