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FP56 BJE

2006 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

32,219 mi
Last recorded32,219 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 BJE
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 32,219 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 32,219 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 24,598 miles

Front brake discs worn and lipped heavily reccomend attention asap

Fail 21 Oct 2011 24,507 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs worn and lipped heavily reccomend attention asap

Front brakes noisey on application suspect wear indicator is contacting disc reccomend attention asap

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 17,942 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 17,942 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

battery charge low.

Pass 15 Oct 2009 12,595 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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FP56 BJE is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FP56 BJE, 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 FP56 BJE registered?

FP56 BJE is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 October 2006.

Is FP56 BJE safe to buy?

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