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FL56 AOD

2006 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

46,414 mi
Last recorded46,414 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 AOD
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 46,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 46,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 35,546 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 35,534 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 32,481 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 32,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 28,674 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 23,700 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 23,700 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 20,278 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 20,255 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 19,795 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 17,555 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 15,225 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 12,825 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 12,825 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 10,697 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 8,037 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 5,223 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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FL56 AOD is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FL56 AOD, 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 FL56 AOD registered?

FL56 AOD is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 2 September 2006.

Is FL56 AOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL56 AOD shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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