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LA06 AFO

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,390 mi
Last recorded117,390 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 AFO
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 117,390 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 117,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 111,101 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 111,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 103,314 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 95,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 12 Aug 2015 95,001 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 20 Aug 2014 87,087 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 86,941 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 78,672 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 68,046 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 56,010 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 44,809 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 32,940 miles

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

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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LA06 AFO is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LA06 AFO, 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 LA06 AFO registered?

LA06 AFO is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 14 June 2006.

Is LA06 AFO safe to buy?

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