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LA55 FZM

2006 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,479 mi
Last recorded47,479 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2011 47,479 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 47,479 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 26,446 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 17,031 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 FZM is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FZM, 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 FZM registered?

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

Is LA55 FZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA55 FZM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LA55 FZM have outstanding finance?

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