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LA56 BUF

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

40,749 mi
Last recorded40,749 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 BUF
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 40,749 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 36,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer and inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 36,889 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake insecure Back plate damaged and floating. ABS wiring attached and insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Engine mounting excessively loose lower rear centre engine stabiliser mount rubber weak and creating engine/body interference. (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer and inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 33,160 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 33,159 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

front brake excessively fluctuating abs kicking back (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 29,357 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 29,357 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 26,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 23,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 23,926 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 21,303 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 21,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 18,732 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 18,732 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 16,709 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 16,709 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 13,384 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 11,172 miles

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)

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 BUF is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 BUF, 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 BUF registered?

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

Is LA56 BUF safe to buy?

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