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FG56 LMV

2006 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,590 mi
Last recorded88,590 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 LMV
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 88,590 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 73,881 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings noisey

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake inbalance

Rear discs scored

Rear number plate delaminateing

Pass 25 Mar 2011 73,881 miles

Rear number plate delaminateing

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings noisey

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake inbalance

Rear discs scored

Pass 6 Nov 2009 60,322 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 60,118 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advanced travel handbrake

slight smearing wiper blades

uneven wear offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Oct 2009 60,118 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advanced travel handbrake

slight smearing wiper blades

uneven wear offside rear tyre

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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FG56 LMV is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 FG56 LMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG56 LMV registered?

FG56 LMV is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 25 October 2006.

Is FG56 LMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG56 LMV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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