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FY56 XTC

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,294 mi
Last recorded60,294 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 XTC
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 60,294 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 60,293 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Rear Lower Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 53,134 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 51,259 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Fail 18 Oct 2010 46,326 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 46,326 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 34,735 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 XTC is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue 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 FY56 XTC, 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 XTC registered?

FY56 XTC is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 1 November 2006.

Is FY56 XTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY56 XTC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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