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LA56 BNK

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,129 mi
Last recorded64,129 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 BNK
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 64,129 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 61,603 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 58,893 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 56,509 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 54,012 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 51,758 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 48,288 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 48,288 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible pipe to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 48,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight blow from exhaust flexi

Pass 25 Oct 2014 44,767 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 39,339 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 33,375 miles

Boot struts defective

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Nov 2010 27,236 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 20,237 miles

Front 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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LA56 BNK 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 85.7%.

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 LA56 BNK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA56 BNK registered?

LA56 BNK is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is LA56 BNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA56 BNK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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