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LA56 BUP

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,831 mi
Last recorded90,831 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 90,831 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 90,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 73,840 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 61,307 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 61,307 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 46,905 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 46,905 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 34,248 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 34,248 miles

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

Offside Front 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 BUP is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BUP, 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 BUP registered?

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

Is LA56 BUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA56 BUP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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