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LA56 BTF

2006 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,970 mi
Last recorded96,970 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 96,970 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 96,970 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 87,173 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer tread wearing close to limit

Pass 19 Nov 2015 77,763 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2015 77,732 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2014 66,481 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bad oil leak from nearside driveshaft oil seal area

slight leak at power steering pipe or joint at offside subframe area

Fail 1 Dec 2014 66,447 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bad oil leak from nearside driveshaft oil seal area

slight leak at power steering pipe or joint at offside subframe area

Pass 14 Nov 2013 54,659 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 54,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 43,952 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 35,067 miles

nearside front wiper has slight tear

Pass 7 Dec 2010 26,405 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 26,405 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 18,609 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2009 18,609 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 BTF is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BTF, 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 BTF registered?

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

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