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LA55 FZK

2006 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

69,883 mi
Last recorded69,883 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 69,883 miles

brake pipe to n/s rear flexy getting corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2019 69,876 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

brake pipe to n/s rear flexy getting corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2018 64,992 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 59,773 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 54,471 miles

n/s front tyre wearing uneven

Pass 16 Feb 2015 49,503 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 44,357 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 38,928 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 33,437 miles

Front pads low

Pass 17 Feb 2011 28,008 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 22,939 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 17,639 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 FZK is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FZK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA55 FZK registered?

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

Is LA55 FZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA55 FZK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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