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FJ55 XPK

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,324 mi
Last recorded84,324 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2014
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 XPK
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2014 84,324 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 84,324 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 77,542 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 69,119 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 69,119 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 60,477 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 51,374 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 51,374 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 40,824 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 31,378 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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FJ55 XPK is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FJ55 XPK, 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 FJ55 XPK registered?

FJ55 XPK is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 6 January 2006.

Is FJ55 XPK safe to buy?

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