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HV06 GSO

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,215 mi
Last recorded97,215 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV06 GSO
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 97,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 97,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 81,335 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2013 68,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 54,566 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 45,256 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 40,289 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 36,238 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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HV06 GSO is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HV06 GSO, 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 HV06 GSO registered?

HV06 GSO is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is HV06 GSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV06 GSO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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