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FL56 YJJ

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

40,241 mi
Last recorded40,241 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 YJJ
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 40,241 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 40,222 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 36,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between tread bars (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Accident damage to bumper but no sharp edges

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between tread bars (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 36,330 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between tread bars (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Accident damage to bumper but no sharp edges

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between tread bars (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 33,079 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 29,538 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 25,101 miles

o/s front wing damaged but no jagged edges

Pass 7 Sep 2020 19,952 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 18,065 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 17,755 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 17,237 miles

Front no plate cracked

Fail 26 Sep 2017 17,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on strut (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on strut (3.6.B.2c)

Front no plate cracked

Pass 26 Sep 2016 16,646 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 16,061 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 15,383 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 14,607 miles

cracki in front number plate

Pass 4 Sep 2012 13,614 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 26 Sep 2011 12,759 miles

crack in front number plate

no emissions print out

Pass 20 Sep 2010 11,625 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 10,324 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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FL56 YJJ is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FL56 YJJ, 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 FL56 YJJ registered?

FL56 YJJ is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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