2006 KIA Cerato Diesel · CU56 DFJ

The Kia Cerato presents a currently roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 27 October 2023 at 91,067 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Prior to that, the vehicle cleared the 24 October 2022 test at 77,560 miles and the 21 October 2021 test at 65,291 miles, both also with no defects listed. The two failure entries on the same dates as the passes show no recorded defects, indicating administrative re-tests rather than mechanical faults. No worsening pattern emerges across the available record. The odometer shows 91,067 miles against a 2006 build, an average of roughly 4,553 miles per year. The test history confirms light use: the car gained only 12,276 miles between October 2021 and October 2023. Such low annual mileage over two decades suggests extended standing periods are plausible. The DVSA data is sparse, with just three test years captured and no advisories or corrosion flags raised at any point. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe structural integrity, as long dormant vehicles commonly develop hidden rust and perished rubber that a clean MOT will not reveal. Brake discs and calipers warrant physical checks for seizure after standing, despite no binding noted in the record. Given the two decades of age and gaps in testing coverage, verify the 2023 pass remains current and confirm no undocumented lay-up caused fluid degradation or tyre sidewall cracking before purchase.