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KM56 ACV

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,372 mi
Last recorded98,372 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM56 ACV
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 98,372 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 98,363 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 85,150 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 69,699 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 56,874 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 49,687 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 44,090 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 44,090 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 38,446 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 32,345 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 22,105 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 12,171 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 ACV is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KM56 ACV, 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 ACV registered?

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

Is KM56 ACV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM56 ACV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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