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KW55 UKX

2006 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,630 mi
Last recorded126,630 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 UKX
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 126,630 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side D-bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 126,630 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side D-bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 109,007 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both side. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak under the engine. ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 109,007 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both side. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak under the engine. ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 91,770 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit side edges. (4.1.E.1)

Rear D-bushes worn on both side.

Pass 2 Feb 2015 71,410 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 58,055 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 58,055 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 58,013 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear subframe bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2013 50,916 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 44,180 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 36,265 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 29,267 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 21,939 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 UKX is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KW55 UKX, 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 KW55 UKX registered?

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

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