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LA56 BSV

2006 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,811 mi
Last recorded91,811 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 BSV
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 91,811 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 91,811 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2018 84,777 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2018 84,777 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 83,050 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 80,086 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 73,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Feathering in outer edges of rear tyre side walls

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f has slight cut in side wall

Pass 20 Mar 2014 62,510 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight leak at power steering pipe

Pass 18 Mar 2013 50,698 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 50,698 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 38,707 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 34,886 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 26,420 miles

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

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 BSV is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA56 BSV registered?

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

Is LA56 BSV safe to buy?

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