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FG06 XXU

2006 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,052 mi
Last recorded142,052 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 XXU
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 142,052 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both U clamp mounting rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off and cracked (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both U clamp rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides very close to failing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 142,052 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both U clamp mounting rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off and cracked (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both U clamp rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides very close to failing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 137,509 miles

Front number plate damaged and cracked

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear both sides tyre treads have cracks all the way around them.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Aug 2017 137,509 miles

Front number plate damaged and cracked

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear both sides tyre treads have cracks all the way around them.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Jul 2016 130,905 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 130,905 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 119,383 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 106,014 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 91,927 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 77,991 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 63,076 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 63,076 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 48,202 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 32,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2008 17,926 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 XXU is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XXU, 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 XXU registered?

FG06 XXU is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 12 April 2006.

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