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KF56 AVN

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,854 mi
Last recorded101,854 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF56 AVN
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 101,854 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 95,557 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 95,557 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 89,042 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight imbalance in front brakes

Pass 3 Oct 2014 81,395 miles

braking brake efficiency only 17%

service brake only 53%

wiper blades slightly deteriorated but still clear screen

Fail 2 Oct 2014 81,395 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge and perished and cracked around the tread

wiper blades slightly deteriorated but still clear screen

Pass 3 Oct 2013 73,621 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 65,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 57,967 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 49,486 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 34,315 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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KF56 AVN is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KF56 AVN, 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 KF56 AVN registered?

KF56 AVN is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is KF56 AVN safe to buy?

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