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LA55 FYL

2006 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,140 mi
Last recorded84,140 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 84,140 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 83,914 miles

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened n\s front lower (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened o\s front lower (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 76,016 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 67,923 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 57,999 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 49,750 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 49,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 41,817 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 36,338 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 28,840 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 FYL is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FYL, 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 FYL registered?

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

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