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HN56 TPY

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,493 mi
Last recorded41,493 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 TPY
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 41,493 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 38,550 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 35,598 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 33,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 31,928 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 31,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 29,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 29,950 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 25,485 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 21,494 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 16,937 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 11,971 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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HN56 TPY is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HN56 TPY, 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 HN56 TPY registered?

HN56 TPY is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 27 October 2006.

Is HN56 TPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN56 TPY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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