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AV56 FLF

2006 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,273 mi
Last recorded42,273 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 FLF
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 42,273 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 42,260 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation direction incorrect (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 32,032 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 32,020 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle not working (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% not working (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2020 26,343 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 26,299 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 26,287 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 26,124 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 25,828 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 24,542 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 24,531 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2014 22,376 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 19,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2013 19,821 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Dec 2011 16,865 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 16,850 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 13,141 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 12,207 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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AV56 FLF is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AV56 FLF, 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 AV56 FLF registered?

AV56 FLF is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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