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LA56 BPX

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,129 mi
Last recorded100,129 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 100,129 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs inner surfaces badly corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2017 100,090 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper nipple (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs inner surfaces badly corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2016 94,115 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 87,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front to rear brake pipes at rear flexies slightly corroded

offside front and nearside rear tyres cracked on inner sidewalls

Fail 23 Sep 2015 87,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front to rear brake pipes at rear flexies slightly corroded

offside front and nearside rear tyres cracked on inner sidewalls

Pass 30 Sep 2014 76,831 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

pitting /corrosion offside rear brake disc

Pass 20 Sep 2013 68,286 miles

o/s/r brake disk corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2012 59,742 miles

advise nearside front brake dust cover corroded and loose

Pass 12 Sep 2011 49,027 miles

advise cut nearside rear tyre tread area

Pass 1 Oct 2010 40,341 miles

slight leak at steering rack

Pass 8 Oct 2009 30,684 miles

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

N/S Wiper blade torn slightly

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 BPX is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BPX, 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 BPX registered?

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

Is LA56 BPX safe to buy?

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