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LA56 BSU

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

102,176 mi
Last recorded102,176 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 102,176 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 86,112 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 83,363 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 80,625 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 78,513 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 76,071 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 76,034 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 69,679 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2013 58,884 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 48,552 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 37,415 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 25,411 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 17,933 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 BSU 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 92.3%.

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 BSU, 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 BSU registered?

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

Is LA56 BSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA56 BSU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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