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LA55 JNV

2006 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,929 mi
Last recorded85,929 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA55 JNV
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 85,929 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts and rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes on both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 78,155 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 78,147 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 70,747 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 63,505 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 57,763 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 53,352 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 49,210 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 44,227 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 44,223 miles

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

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

EML on

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 41,565 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 39,706 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 37,663 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 JNV is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 JNV, 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 JNV registered?

LA55 JNV is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is LA55 JNV safe to buy?

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