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LA55 JOU

2006 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,458 mi
Last recorded96,458 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2012 96,458 miles

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 96,458 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 84,870 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 84,870 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 76,539 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front no plate spacing slightly incorrect

handbrake needs adjusting

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

nearside and offside front wiper blades deteriorated

nearside and offside rear brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre cracked

Fail 1 Sep 2010 76,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

handbrake needs adjusting

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front no plate spacing slightly incorrect

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

nearside and offside front tyres wearing unevenly

nearside and offside front wiper blades deteriorated

nearside and offside rear brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 5 Feb 2009 50,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 JOU is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JOU, 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 JOU registered?

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

Is LA55 JOU safe to buy?

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