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KW55 UKS

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,920 mi
Last recorded36,920 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 UKS
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 36,920 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 34,164 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 26,634 miles

front number plate damaged

o/s/f power steering pipe moist

Fail 21 Jan 2010 26,631 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front number plate damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2009 18,848 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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KW55 UKS is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KW55 UKS, 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 KW55 UKS registered?

KW55 UKS is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is KW55 UKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW55 UKS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KW55 UKS have outstanding finance?

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