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LA56 BTV

2006 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,361 mi
Last recorded97,361 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 97,361 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 88,189 miles

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 88,185 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper seased

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 77,203 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 68,869 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

eml light on

Fail 25 Oct 2013 68,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

eml on

Pass 1 Mar 2013 59,368 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 54,231 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 54,231 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 44,883 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 26,791 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 10,699 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 10,699 miles

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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 BTV 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 69.2%.

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 BTV, 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 BTV registered?

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

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