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LA55 FZB

2006 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,076 mi
Last recorded118,076 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA55 FZB
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 118,076 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 113,990 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 110,173 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 105,884 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 95,927 miles

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

Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 82,887 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

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

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

damp around steering rack pinion

Fail 27 Jan 2011 71,913 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

damp around steering pinion

Pass 27 Jan 2011 71,913 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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)

damp around steering pinion

Pass 22 Jan 2010 63,026 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 45,857 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 27 Jan 2009 45,857 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear wiper split

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 FZB is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Red 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 LA55 FZB, 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 FZB registered?

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

Is LA55 FZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA55 FZB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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