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LA55 FZC

2006 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,989 mi
Last recorded92,989 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 92,989 miles

8nderbody corrosion

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 92,989 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing stud broken (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

8nderbody corrosion

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 79,756 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 68,456 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 68,456 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 66,740 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 66,722 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 66,504 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear brake back plates corroded (both)

Pass 22 Jan 2019 65,374 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 65,374 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 63,655 miles

rerar brake back plates corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2018 63,641 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rerar brake back plates corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2017 61,920 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 61,920 miles

Emissions not tested front exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 59,353 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 59,353 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 56,483 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 56,483 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 53,658 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 51,346 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 46,976 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 38,696 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 30,078 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 21,159 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 FZC is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LA55 FZC, 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 FZC registered?

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

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