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LA55 JPX

2006 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,471 mi
Last recorded101,471 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2014
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2014 101,471 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 84,100 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 83,947 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to complete roller brake test system leaking

Fail 17 Dec 2013 83,752 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 70,761 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 70,761 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 65,063 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 59,767 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 59,767 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 51,915 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 41,656 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 JPX is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 JPX, 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 JPX registered?

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

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