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HN56 MBX

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,378 mi
Last recorded83,378 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 MBX
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 83,378 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside wishbone rear bushes are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge approx 2mm 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm, outer sidewall and tread is heavily perished 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

plastic cover sills are fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 30 Sep 2021 83,378 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps offside and nearside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn unevenly inner edge (lumpy) 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside wishbone rear bushes are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge approx 2mm 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm, outer sidewall and tread is heavily perished 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

plastic cover sills are fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 17 Sep 2020 63,964 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 on legal limit 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged worn unevenly, lumpy in tread 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on shoulders 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on edges approx 3.5% 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside are perished in tread and shoulders 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside are approx 2mm 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 63,964 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged worn unevenly, lumpy in tread 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on shoulders 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on edges approx 3.5% 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside are perished in tread and shoulders 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside are approx 2mm 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 46,219 miles

195/60r15

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated strong advise (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Sep 2018 39,289 miles

195/60R15

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

both rear tyres perished in tread

coolant below max

o/s/f cv boot leaking grease

o/s/f tyre worn on both outter edges

Fail 11 Sep 2018 39,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre worn on both outter edges

195/60R15

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

both rear tyres perished in tread

coolant below max

o/s/f cv boot leaking grease

Pass 4 Sep 2017 36,670 miles

Brake fluid level low

Clutch does not disengage fully.

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 30 Aug 2016 33,586 miles

195/60r15

Pass 7 Sep 2015 32,254 miles

damage to o/s/f bumper and wing

n/s washer weak

Pass 16 Sep 2014 30,957 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 30,957 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 27,620 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 23,410 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 18,978 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 14,545 miles

nearside front wiper split

wipers smeary

Pass 16 Sep 2009 9,141 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

plastic undertrays fitted

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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HN56 MBX 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 76.5%.

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 HN56 MBX, 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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HN56 MBX is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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