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AO56 FVU

2006 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,888 mi
Last recorded94,888 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 FVU
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 94,888 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 94,864 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 80,791 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 68,918 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 61,577 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 55,082 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 31 Oct 2014 48,966 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 48,901 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 38,977 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 38,824 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 32,935 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 26,880 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 21,955 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 17,644 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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AO56 FVU is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AO56 FVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO56 FVU registered?

AO56 FVU is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 11 September 2006.

Is AO56 FVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO56 FVU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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