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HK06 DBX

2006 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,990 mi
Last recorded108,990 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK06 DBX
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 108,990 miles

both front tyres close to limit

front brake pads well thin

front to rear brake + fuel pipes covered

parking brake efficiency poor 19%

some play in n/s/r link pin

Fail 18 May 2020 108,990 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

both front tyres close to limit

front brake pads well thin

front to rear brake + fuel pipes covered

parking brake efficiency poor 19%

some play in n/s/r link pin

Pass 15 May 2019 104,952 miles

front brake pads look thin

front to rear brake + fuel pipes covered

n/s number plate light not working

parking brake efficiency poor 17%

some play in n/s/r link pin

Fail 2 May 2019 104,941 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front brake pads look thin

front to rear brake + fuel pipes covered

n/s number plate light not working

parking brake efficiency poor 17%

some play in n/s/r link pin

Pass 22 May 2018 99,473 miles

front to rear brake + fuel pipes covered

n/s/f link pin dust cover split

n/s/r brake pipe heavily corroded

parking brake efficiency on limit

wiper blades smear

Fail 22 May 2018 99,468 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

front to rear brake + fuel pipes covered

n/s/f link pin dust cover split

n/s/r brake pipe heavily corroded

parking brake efficiency on limit

wiper blades smear

Pass 25 May 2017 93,241 miles

front to rear brake + fuel pipes covered

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroding

parking brake efficiency poor

rear brake pads thin

slight play in n/s/r link pin

Fail 24 May 2017 93,238 miles

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

Offside Braking system leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front to rear brake + fuel pipes covered

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroding

parking brake efficiency poor

slight play in n/s/r link pin

Pass 24 May 2016 86,652 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 79,120 miles

nearside front tyre worn down to limit

nearside front wiper smears

offside rear link pin play on limit

Pass 17 Jun 2014 72,063 miles

front brake discs ridged + pads thin

front to rear brake + fuel pipes covered

play in o/s/r link pin

Fail 16 Jun 2014 72,015 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake discs ridged + pads thin

front to rear brake + fuel pipes covered

play in o/s/r link pin

Pass 18 Jun 2013 63,382 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 54,893 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 46,966 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads thin

front to rear brake + fuel pipes covered

Pass 29 Jun 2010 39,262 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2009 25,400 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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HK06 DBX is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HK06 DBX, 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 HK06 DBX registered?

HK06 DBX is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 27 May 2006.

Is HK06 DBX safe to buy?

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