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KU06 GRK

2006 Kia Cerato

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,175 mi
Last recorded57,175 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU06 GRK
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 57,175 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 42,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

front brake discs worn to limits

Fail 4 Apr 2011 42,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

front brake discs worn to limits

Pass 1 Apr 2010 28,968 miles

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

front bumper damaged

Fail 13 Mar 2009 18,304 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 18,304 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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KU06 GRK is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KU06 GRK, 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 KU06 GRK registered?

KU06 GRK is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 15 March 2006.

Is KU06 GRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU06 GRK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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