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LA55 FYD

2006 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,434 mi
Last recorded77,434 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA55 FYD
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 77,434 miles

F/discs and pads worn/corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 14 Sep 2017 69,675 miles

F/wipers don't park properly

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Water pump noisy/

o/s/f wiper blade splitting

Pass 1 Sep 2016 63,753 miles

F/discs worn

F/wipers don't park properly

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Water pump noisy

Fail 1 Sep 2016 63,753 miles

F/discs worn

F/wipers don't park properly

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Water pump noisy

Pass 3 Sep 2015 57,658 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 57,639 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 50,701 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 50,665 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 44,187 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

accident damage on n/s

battery slightly loose

handbrake travel high

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 30 Mar 2012 34,565 miles

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

Handbrake travel high

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Mar 2011 27,982 miles

Handbrake travel high

Pass 31 Aug 2010 25,224 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 23,331 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 19,075 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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LA55 FYD is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LA55 FYD, 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 LA55 FYD registered?

LA55 FYD is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 20 February 2006.

Is LA55 FYD safe to buy?

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