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LA56 BOF

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,475 mi
Last recorded72,475 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 72,475 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2018 72,426 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 62,823 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

limited inspection of brake pipes due to covers fitted

nearside front tyre is slightly wearing on the outer tread

Pass 31 Mar 2016 51,700 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "d" bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre is slightly worn on the outer edge of the tread

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 51,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "d" bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre is slightly worn on the outer edge of the tread

nearside rear tyre wall is slightly perished

offside front wiper blade is slightly deteriorated- split at end

Pass 20 Nov 2014 36,078 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 31,606 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 31,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 28,116 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 23,660 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Nov 2010 18,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 18,819 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 13,187 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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LA56 BOF is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LA56 BOF, 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 LA56 BOF registered?

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

Is LA56 BOF safe to buy?

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