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KD06 THV

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,163 mi
Last recorded142,163 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD06 THV
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2019 142,163 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 124,799 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))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2017 96,251 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin on inner side

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 85,833 miles

Both nearside and offside rear tyres have abnormal wear

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Nearside front tyre has abnormal wear

Nearside front wiper blade split however still clearing the screen

Fail 4 Jun 2016 85,833 miles

Both nearside and offside rear tyres have abnormal wear

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Nearside front tyre has abnormal wear

Nearside front wiper blade split however still clearing the screen

Rear Registration plate lamp not working Both nearside and offside (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 30 May 2015 73,825 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 73,825 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 66,408 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

OSF screen rubber slightly coming away

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

Wipers split but still clearing the screen

Pass 9 Jun 2014 66,408 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

OSF screen rubber slightly coming away

Wipers split but still clearing the screen

Pass 30 May 2013 52,242 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 42,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 May 2011 38,130 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 38,130 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has significant side wall damage .not down to cords or ply .

Pass 1 Jun 2010 34,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/r tyre wall worn.

Pass 24 Jun 2009 30,250 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 30,250 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear wiper split

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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KD06 THV is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 KD06 THV, 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 KD06 THV registered?

KD06 THV is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 10 June 2006.

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