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HX56 MTF

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

44,059 mi
Last recorded44,059 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX56 MTF
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 44,059 miles

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

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

brake fluid level starting to get low

condensation in nearside side repeater

damage to offside front bumper / wing

misting of oil on power steering hose

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

offside front tyre perishing

offside rear brake disc coroding

Fail 2 Aug 2013 43,734 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

damage to offside front bumper

misting of oil on power steering hose

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 3 Aug 2012 29,412 miles

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

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

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

damage to offside front quarter bumper/wing

misting of oil over power steering pipe

nearside and offside front wipers split at ends

offside door mirror glass cracked but visibilty not reduced

offside rear seat belt slow to retract

slight damage to front registartion plate

Fail 3 Aug 2012 29,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

damage to offside front quarter bumper/wing

misting of oil over power steering pipe

nearside and offside front wipers split at ends

offside door mirror glass cracked but visibilty not reduced

offside rear seat belt slow to retract

slight damage to front registartion plate

Pass 5 Aug 2011 20,339 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Aug 2011 20,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

near side rear tyre outer wall perished

Pass 16 Jul 2010 11,785 miles

n/s rear tyre starting to perish

o/s rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 12 Sep 2009 9,081 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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HX56 MTF is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 HX56 MTF, 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 HX56 MTF registered?

HX56 MTF is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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