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HK06 UBS

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

74,221 mi
Last recorded74,221 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK06 UBS
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 74,221 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 73,252 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 69,934 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both misted (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 68,418 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 65,041 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 60,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and is deteriorated/covered in cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and is deteriorated/covered in cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and is deteriorated/covered in cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 60,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and is deteriorated/covered in cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and is deteriorated/covered in cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and is deteriorated/covered in cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 55,831 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 51,300 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 51,300 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 46,039 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 40,328 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 36,246 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 31,943 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 27,599 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 23,188 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 18,586 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 UBS is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 HK06 UBS, 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 UBS registered?

HK06 UBS is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 5 July 2006.

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