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LA56 BTX

2006 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,036 mi
Last recorded60,036 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 60,036 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 60,036 miles

All position lamps not working BOTH FRONT (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH FRONT (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH FRONTONS, (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH REAR ONES, (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 50,839 miles

dampness around power steering pipe

front discs scored and lipped

Fail 17 Nov 2014 50,838 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

dampness around power steering pipe

front discs scored and lipped

Pass 1 Nov 2013 44,167 miles

o/s/r lamp cluster damaged

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 6 Nov 2012 38,192 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 27,709 miles

o\s\r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 24 Nov 2010 19,855 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 14,762 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 BTX is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BTX, 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 BTX registered?

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

Is LA56 BTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA56 BTX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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