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MJ06 KVV

2006 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,885 mi
Last recorded48,885 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ06 KVV
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2017 48,885 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front brakes are binding slightly

all four brake back plates are corroded

both fuel tank straps are corroded

front reg plate has snapped and being held together with wood

Pass 28 Jun 2016 42,672 miles

o/s windscreen wiper split

suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2016 42,630 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

o/s windscreen wiper split

suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2015 38,103 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyer outer wall is deteriorated

Fail 25 Jun 2015 38,031 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s rear tyer outer wall is deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2014 33,479 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 29,827 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 25,523 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 20,804 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 16,814 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 12,239 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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MJ06 KVV is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MJ06 KVV, 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 MJ06 KVV registered?

MJ06 KVV is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is MJ06 KVV safe to buy?

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