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FY56 TJO

2006 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

58,135 mi
Last recorded58,135 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 TJO
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 58,135 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 58,133 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 54,060 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight oil leak at steering rack

Fail 2 Sep 2022 54,057 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight oil leak at steering rack

Pass 7 Sep 2021 48,075 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 48,075 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 42,469 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 35,141 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 26,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 21,502 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 21,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 19,871 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 18,215 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 16,467 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 14,576 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 12,686 miles

BOTH front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Sep 2011 10,447 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 7,859 miles

Both sides front & o/s rear tyres cracking in treads & sidewalls

Pass 28 Sep 2009 6,253 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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FY56 TJO 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 78.9%.

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 FY56 TJO, 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 FY56 TJO registered?

FY56 TJO is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is FY56 TJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY56 TJO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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