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FG56 LNO

2006 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,035 mi
Last recorded138,035 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 LNO
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 138,035 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres worn on edges

corrosion to all metal brake pipes & coil springs

power steering pipes damp

stone chip to windscreen

Fail 2 Dec 2015 138,035 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres worn on edges

corrosion to all metal brake pipes & coil springs

power steering pipes damp

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 2 Oct 2014 125,440 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 110,657 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 110,657 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 92,449 miles

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

boot catch handle sticking

oil mist around power steering pipe

Pass 13 Oct 2011 72,944 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 72,944 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front discs thin and lipped

Pass 21 Oct 2010 52,950 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 34,437 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 34,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake fluid low

front number plate discoloured

nearside rear tyre on limit

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 LNO is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LNO, 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 FG56 LNO registered?

FG56 LNO is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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