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LA55 JRV

2006 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,783 mi
Last recorded61,783 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA55 JRV
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 61,783 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 58,247 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 54,571 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 51,610 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 48,745 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 46,116 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 41,794 miles

both front wipers blades torn

both rear tyres sidewall cracked

Pass 13 Jan 2011 38,128 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 38,128 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 34,780 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel flap release sticking

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 30,944 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 30,944 miles

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

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

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 JRV is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JRV, 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 JRV registered?

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

Is LA55 JRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA55 JRV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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