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LA55 JSY

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,042 mi
Last recorded89,042 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA55 JSY
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 26 Jan 2022 89,042 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2021 76,449 miles

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

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

front exhaust flexi deteroated

vaiours suspension corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2020 61,833 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - almost to excess (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - almost to excess (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2019 52,264 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbed edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged drivers (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 44,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished + slightly cracked

Offside Door mirror damaged

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 39,938 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 35,910 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 35,448 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 18 Jan 2014 34,323 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 31,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 30,714 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2011 29,404 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 28,172 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 27,115 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 JSY is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JSY, 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 JSY registered?

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

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