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FP56 BJF

2006 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,512 mi
Last recorded137,512 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 BJF
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 137,512 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 137,496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 May 2019 128,038 miles

All rear seatbelt webbings starting to fray

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Boot release handle sticking.

Both front tyres worn

Front gearbox mounting starting to split.

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge.

Nearside side repeater fading

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 128,030 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

All rear seatbelt webbings starting to fray

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Boot release handle sticking.

Both front tyres worn

Front gearbox mounting starting to split.

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge.

Nearside side repeater fading

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 117,754 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded SIDE OF FUEL TANK (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2017 108,197 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 108,046 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking PRESSURE PIPE - PUMP TO RACK. (2.3.3b)

AUXILIARY DRIVE BELTS WORN.

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES.

Offside Rear BRAKE - SLIGHT BIND.

Pass 20 May 2016 98,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear boot catch stiff

Pass 15 May 2015 87,981 miles

boot handle stiff

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

possible slight leak from power steering pipe

slight play in n/s/r antiroll bar link

Fail 15 May 2015 87,981 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

boot handle stiff

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

possible slight leak from power steering pipe

slight play in n/s/r antiroll bar link

Pass 19 May 2014 77,050 miles

FRONT REG PLATE BROKEN. ALL REAR SEATBELTS - WEBBING SLIGHTLY DAMAGED. O/S FRONT TO REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPE CORRODING.

Pass 24 May 2013 65,238 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

possible weep from power steering pipe

Fail 21 May 2013 65,165 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

possible weep from power steering pipe

Pass 21 May 2012 52,405 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 May 2012 52,405 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 May 2011 37,937 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 25,656 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 14,979 miles

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

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 BJF is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJF, 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 FP56 BJF registered?

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

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