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LA55 FYX

2006 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,897 mi
Last recorded62,897 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 62,897 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 58,291 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 55,302 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s rear tyre wearing on on outer edge

Fail 9 Jul 2013 55,302 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s rear tyre wearing on on outer edge

Pass 20 Jul 2012 51,804 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 51,803 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 41,850 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)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 32,174 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 23,570 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 23,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 17,008 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 FYX is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FYX, 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 FYX registered?

LA55 FYX is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 21 February 2006.

Is LA55 FYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA55 FYX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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