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KD56 KEK

2006 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,433 mi
Last recorded83,433 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD56 KEK
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 83,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate has slight damage

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges of tread

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged

Rear Registration plate letters starting deteriorate

Fail 19 Nov 2019 83,433 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate has slight damage

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges of tread

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged

Rear Registration plate letters starting deteriorate

Pass 28 Nov 2018 79,548 miles

Fluid weeping from power steering pipe

Items(s) removed from drivers view prior to test

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

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

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

Offside Rear trailer arm bush worn

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

Slight wear in rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 30 Nov 2017 75,680 miles

Centre rear seat belt webbing frayed slightly

Front number plate damaged

N.s dip beam was not working ,but than started working and stayed working!

N.s.r tyre tread as low as 2mm recommend it to be replaced,build date 2003

O.s.r brake binding slightly

Rear brake pads 90% or more worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tread on o.s.r tyre as low as 2mm recommend it to replaced build date 1104

Fail 21 Nov 2017 75,590 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear end of n.s. front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Centre rear seat belt webbing frayed slightly

Front number plate damaged

N.s dip beam was not working ,but than started working and stayed working!

N.s.r tyre tread as low as 2mm recommend it to be replaced,build date 2003

O.s.r brake binding slightly

Rear brake pads 90% or more worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tread on o.s.r tyre as low as 2mm recommend it to replaced build date 1104

Pass 23 Nov 2016 72,103 miles

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

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

winter tyres fitted to rear axle

Fail 10 Nov 2016 72,003 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front 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)

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

winter tyres fitted to rear axle

Pass 14 Nov 2015 67,047 miles

Battery weak!

Corrosion to n.s front to rear brake pipe

Engine oil low

O.s.r seat belt webbing frayed

Small leak from power steering system

Tread on n.s.r and o.s.f tyres 3mm

Fail 14 Nov 2015 67,047 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Battery weak!

Corrosion to n.s front to rear brake pipe

Engine oil low

O.s.r seat belt webbing frayed

Small leak from power steering system

Tread on n.s.r and o.s.f tyres 3mm

Pass 15 Oct 2014 59,629 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 54,216 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 50,280 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 46,980 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 43,239 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 38,935 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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KD56 KEK is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KD56 KEK, 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 KD56 KEK registered?

KD56 KEK is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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