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LA56 BTY

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

139,873 mi
Last recorded139,873 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 BTY
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 139,873 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 139,873 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 122,759 miles

rear discs corroded

rear sub frame slightly corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2013 104,296 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front number plate slightly damaged

light misting of oil around sump

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 29 Nov 2013 104,296 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front number plate slightly damaged

light misting of oil around sump

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 23 Nov 2012 91,475 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2012 91,475 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2011 77,281 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 77,281 miles

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

BOTH REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

TAILGATE OUTER HANDLE STICKING

WIPERS SMEARING SCREEN

Pass 25 Nov 2010 45,887 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 36,624 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 36,514 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 BTY is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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