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HW06 DKY

2006 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,632 mi
Last recorded82,632 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW06 DKY
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 82,632 miles

EML on

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 82,632 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

EML on

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 74,894 miles

Em light on

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder on limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 67,074 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 58,392 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 58,392 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2014 58,246 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 51,758 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 45,205 miles

front offside and both rear tyres wearing on inner/outer edges

Pass 19 May 2011 40,831 miles

rear tyres starting to crack in side walls

Pass 27 May 2010 33,635 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 25,733 miles

front number plate cracked

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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HW06 DKY is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HW06 DKY, 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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HW06 DKY is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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