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HT55 BLX

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,504 mi
Last recorded71,504 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT55 BLX
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2021 71,504 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 69,590 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 69,590 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 65,469 miles

Front tyres both wearing slightly on outside edge

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 58,409 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 52,659 miles

Engine cover and sill covers fitted.

Fail 10 Jan 2018 52,659 miles

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

Engine cover and sill covers fitted.

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges and perishing.

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing.

Pass 31 Jan 2017 46,861 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 43,782 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Engine cover fitted.

Pass 27 Jan 2015 40,849 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Jan 2014 38,039 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 34,380 miles

Nearside Front 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 24 Jan 2012 30,584 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 26,492 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 22,271 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 18,129 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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HT55 BLX is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HT55 BLX, 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 HT55 BLX registered?

HT55 BLX is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 6 February 2006.

Is HT55 BLX safe to buy?

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