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KM56 ACU

2006 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,208 mi
Last recorded36,208 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM56 ACU
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 20 Oct 2025 36,208 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 34,870 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 33,633 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 32,856 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 31,700 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 31,380 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 31,072 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 29,660 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 27,888 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 25,963 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 23,443 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 22,350 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 21,110 miles

Nearside Front 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 29 Oct 2012 18,802 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 15,283 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 11,247 miles

Nearside Front 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 26 Oct 2009 8,197 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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KM56 ACU is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KM56 ACU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM56 ACU registered?

KM56 ACU is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is KM56 ACU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM56 ACU shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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