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BG56 XNY

2006 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

60,752 mi
Last recorded60,752 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 XNY
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 60,752 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 60,315 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 60,254 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch area excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 54,721 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 54,721 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 49,085 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 46,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 45,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 42,304 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 38,368 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 38,368 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 34,639 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 29,778 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 27,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust is blowing slightly from the flexi pipe

Pass 24 Nov 2014 24,415 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 25 Nov 2013 21,911 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 19,695 miles

front number plate damaged

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking

rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 26 Nov 2012 19,695 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front number plate damaged

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2011 17,352 miles

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

front number plate cracked

o/s/f anti roll bar upper dust cover split

small cracks in o/s/f ,n/s/f and o/s/r tyres noted

Fail 22 Nov 2011 17,325 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

front number plate cracked

o/s/f anti roll bar upper dust cover split

small cracks in o/s/f ,n/s/f and o/s/r tyres noted

Pass 22 Nov 2010 14,594 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 12,102 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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BG56 XNY is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BG56 XNY, 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 BG56 XNY registered?

BG56 XNY is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is BG56 XNY safe to buy?

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