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HV56 AUC

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,107 mi
Last recorded76,107 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 AUC
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 76,107 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 76,107 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 67,409 miles

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracking but no cords exposed

Offside Rear tyre badly cracking but no cords exposed

Fail 27 Dec 2018 67,409 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracking but no cords exposed

Offside Rear tyre badly cracking but no cords exposed

Offside wiper slightly smearing

Pass 21 Aug 2017 56,110 miles

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorating

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 55,257 miles

rear brake discs slight surface corrosion

rear tyres perishing

Pass 3 Sep 2015 53,114 miles

advise both front tyres cut but not showing cords

advise both front tyres perished

Fail 2 Sep 2015 53,114 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise both front tyres cut but not showing cords

advise both front tyres perished

Pass 14 Aug 2014 39,988 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s wiper split

Fail 12 Aug 2014 39,988 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s wiper split

Pass 27 Aug 2013 37,526 miles

engine/gearbox oil leak

rear brake discs worn

Pass 4 Sep 2012 34,881 miles

o/s front tyre perished on tread

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2011 31,558 miles

both rear tyres lightly perished

n/s front tyre cut on inner sidewall

oil leak

slight play in o/s front anti roll bar link

Pass 7 Sep 2010 28,577 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 28,574 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2009 20,666 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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HV56 AUC is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HV56 AUC, 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 HV56 AUC registered?

HV56 AUC is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 6 September 2006.

Is HV56 AUC safe to buy?

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