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NV56 OKH

2007 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

122,242 mi
Last recorded122,242 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Cerato56,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV56 OKH
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 122,242 miles

rear brake discs getting corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2019 122,175 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear brake discs getting corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2018 111,226 miles

o/s bottom arm rear bush splitting and gear box mounting

Fail 5 Mar 2018 111,226 miles

Electrical wiring insecure gear box earth strap (1.9.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

o/s bottom arm rear bush splitting and gear box mounting

Pass 23 Mar 2017 101,934 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 101,804 miles

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

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

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

front and rear discs getting corroded and lipped

Pass 29 Mar 2016 91,792 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 29 Mar 2016 91,792 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Nearside Rear (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2015 79,853 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 79,853 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 69,771 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 62,469 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 62,469 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 54,134 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 45,344 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 35,905 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 35,905 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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NV56 OKH is a 2007 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2007 Kia Cerato models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 56,718 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 NV56 OKH, 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 19 years old, this Kia Cerato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NV56 OKH registered?

NV56 OKH is a 2007 Kia Cerato, first registered on 8 January 2007.

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