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FE56 XTU

2006 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,715 mi
Last recorded69,715 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 XTU
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 69,715 miles

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 69,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 64,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

covers fitted

oil level low

Fail 10 Sep 2018 64,912 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

covers fitted

oil level low

Pass 29 Aug 2017 60,095 miles

1 x power steering pipe damp

Front x2 brake pipes corroding

Nearside Front tyre low

Nearside Rear tyre low/wearing outer edge/perishing/mishaping

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge/low/perishing/mishaping

front and rear suspension components corroded

front to rear brake pipes at rear flexis corroded

front to rear brake pipes covered

Pass 12 Sep 2016 56,599 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge,mishaping

Offside Rear tyre mishaping,wearing inner edge

covers fitted on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 7 Sep 2015 51,663 miles

both front brake pipes (flexi to caliper )corroding

both front to rear at rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 15 Sep 2014 45,905 miles

chunk metal offside rear tyre

exhaust flexi deteriated

front number plate deteriating

Fail 13 Sep 2013 41,663 miles

Exhaust flexi section cracked-not leaking

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper torn

Pass 13 Sep 2013 41,663 miles

Exhaust flexi section cracked-not leaking

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper torn

Pass 5 Sep 2012 37,851 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s wiper torn

Fail 5 Sep 2012 37,851 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

n/s wiper torn

Pass 16 Aug 2011 31,692 miles

exhaust flexi pipe blowing

front registration plate delaminated

nearside front tyre low tread and wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge and perished

offside front tyre low tread and wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and perished

Fail 16 Aug 2011 31,691 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust flexi pipe blowing

front brake pads low

front brakes imbalance

front registration plate delaminated

handbrake reserve travel can be improved

nearside front tyre low tread and wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge and perished

offside front tyre low tread and wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and perished

rear washer inop

rear wiper torn

Pass 25 Aug 2010 27,422 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 22,626 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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FE56 XTU is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FE56 XTU, 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 FE56 XTU registered?

FE56 XTU is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is FE56 XTU safe to buy?

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