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FY56 XTD

2006 Kia Cerato

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,535 mi
Last recorded65,535 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 XTD
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 65,535 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 65,511 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded around suspension legs both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 62,724 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked in tread and nail in tread

Fail 7 Jul 2016 62,714 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel system component leaking around fuel tank (7.2.3)

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

both rear tyres cracked in tread and nail in tread

Pass 18 Jun 2015 59,923 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 57,330 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 57,330 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 51,163 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 41,810 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 37,648 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 37,648 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 32,453 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 27,674 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 XTD is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XTD, 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 XTD registered?

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

Is FY56 XTD safe to buy?

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