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HK06 UBT

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,551 mi
Last recorded82,551 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK06 UBT
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 82,551 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front indicator side repeater of different type fitted

corrosion to rear sub-frame & suspension components

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 27 May 2024 82,550 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc scored at outer edge & disc "blue"

Offside Front indicator side repeater of different type fitted

corrosion to rear sub-frame & suspension components

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Jun 2023 79,130 miles

BOTH rear tyres perishing

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

Nearside Front tyre perished, outer wall worn & tyre wearing at outer edge

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter has small holes & deteriorating (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front indicator side repeater of different type fitted

Offside Front steering rack damp & gaiter contaminated

Offside Front wing & door damaged

indicator tell tail not working on dash but is audible

Pass 23 May 2022 74,849 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion taking place to rear underside inc suspension components

Pass 7 Jun 2021 71,015 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 66,906 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perishing & cracking.

steering rack damp.

Fail 4 Jun 2020 66,906 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON OUTER EDGE.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing at outer edge.

Offside Rear tyre perishing & cracking.

front brake pads wearing low.

rear brake pads worn low.

steering rack damp.

Pass 4 Jun 2019 61,217 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt has oil around it (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has very little damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt is twisted and has oil around it (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp and has very little damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion around floor and sill areas

vehicle tested in a wet condition

Pass 28 May 2018 55,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

all rear suspension arms and rods heavily corroded

corrosion around rear closing sills

exhaust heavily corroded and front flex section in poor condition

oil leaks

Pass 5 Jun 2017 49,982 miles

Clutch master cylinder weeping fluid.

Engine cover and sill covers fitted.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing.

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 May 2016 43,810 miles

both steering rack gaitors damp

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 20 May 2015 40,553 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

both steering rack gaiters damp

Pass 20 May 2015 40,553 miles

both steering rack gaiters damp

Pass 20 May 2014 37,648 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 37,648 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 May 2013 33,152 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 27,922 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 22,550 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 18,112 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 13,584 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 UBT is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UBT, 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 UBT registered?

HK06 UBT is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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