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KM56 ADU

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,910 mi
Last recorded126,910 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM56 ADU
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 126,910 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 111,761 miles

Nearside Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 111,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged chalked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

topped up coolant to carry out MOT test ( expansion tank was empty )

Pass 3 Aug 2017 100,677 miles

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Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner & outer treads

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer tread

engine oil low

underside covers fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

Pass 10 Aug 2016 89,483 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 82,296 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 77,014 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 77,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 72,106 miles

front brake pads worn

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Oct 2012 65,576 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 65,576 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 58,753 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 58,753 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 52,073 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 39,906 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 39,905 miles

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

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 ADU is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KM56 ADU, 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 KM56 ADU registered?

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

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