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LA56 BPV

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,483 mi
Last recorded59,483 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 59,483 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 59,483 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 52,846 miles

rear brake pad lining low

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight corrosion on front brake pipes

some/slight perishing and nail in tread area of nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Nov 2014 52,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake pad lining low

slight corrosion on front brake pipes

some/slight perishing and nail in tread area of nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2013 45,382 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 37,097 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 24,978 miles

frontno plate starting to deteriorate

surface cracking osr tyre inbetween treads

Pass 2 Nov 2010 15,727 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 15,712 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 12,326 miles

nearside rear tyre cut on sidewall

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 BPV is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BPV, 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 BPV registered?

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

Is LA56 BPV safe to buy?

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