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LA55 FZD

2006 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,424 mi
Last recorded112,424 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 112,424 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel Arch Starting to Rust

Fail 8 Feb 2022 112,349 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing On each Wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel Arch Starting to Rust

Pass 20 Jan 2021 105,489 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 102,530 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 97,984 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH SIDES & REAR (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT & REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 97,984 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH SIDES & REAR (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT & REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 86,785 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2018 86,785 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 79,857 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 74,362 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 74,337 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 67,102 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 60,212 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 56,236 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 56,236 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 51,640 miles

rear brake disc corroded scored

Fail 7 Apr 2012 51,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod cracked (2.4.G.1)

rear brake disc corroded scored

Pass 29 Mar 2011 46,659 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 46,659 miles

Offside Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 40,937 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 33,618 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 FZD is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FZD, 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 FZD registered?

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

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