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AJ56 JNL

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

34,146 mi
Last recorded34,146 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 JNL
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 34,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 14 Apr 2025 33,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

body& underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 22 Apr 2024 32,077 miles

Corrosion to offside and nearside lower rear wheel arch

Pass 30 Mar 2023 31,147 miles

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Pass 7 Apr 2022 30,201 miles

Rear corrosion around wheel arches

Pass 12 Apr 2021 29,008 miles

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 14 Apr 2020 28,077 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 26,383 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 24,894 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 23,714 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 22,980 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 21,907 miles

splits in wiper blades

Pass 22 Apr 2014 19,706 miles

n/s front tyre is worn on the both shoulders of tread

Pass 19 Apr 2013 13,140 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 11,815 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 10,156 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 7,525 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 6,546 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 6,503 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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AJ56 JNL is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 AJ56 JNL, 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 AJ56 JNL registered?

AJ56 JNL is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 October 2006.

Is AJ56 JNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ56 JNL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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