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FG06 XXN

2006 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,129 mi
Last recorded128,129 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 XXN
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 128,129 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 128,129 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 117,695 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 117,349 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2019 105,541 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 92,078 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 77,417 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 61,227 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 48,488 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 39,086 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 36,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 36,651 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 35,045 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 32,534 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 27,859 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 22,125 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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FG06 XXN is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FG06 XXN, 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 FG06 XXN registered?

FG06 XXN is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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