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LA56 BPU

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

138,543 mi
Last recorded138,543 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2020 138,543 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting strut turret (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill within suspension mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting strut turret (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front and o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

noise from engine requires further investigation

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge also has nail in tread

oil leak from engine

signs of fluid leak from steering rack area

Pass 22 Aug 2019 135,263 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 135,263 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged clip at flexi missing (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 127,379 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 119,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front at flexi (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

engine management lamp on

Pass 9 Aug 2016 108,763 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 108,763 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 95,820 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 79,996 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 79,996 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 65,685 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 65,685 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 49,770 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 49,770 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 43,348 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 43,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 34,518 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 24,470 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 BPU is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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