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LA56 BUU

2006 Kia Cerato

Black Diesel 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,016 mi
Last recorded71,016 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 BUU
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2018 71,016 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears look slightly corroded in brake pipe clip (marked in yellow chalk) but vision impaired for full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside driveshaft gearbox oil seal leaking slightly

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2017 61,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm and worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm and worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 61,689 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened N/S/F Section (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking burst and leaking under test (3.6.A.1)

Offside front brake application uneven lower reading (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm and worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm and worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 52,122 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 52,122 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 41,267 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 38,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Dec 2013 33,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside front tyre worn on edge

slight leak at steering rack

Pass 28 Nov 2012 29,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside front tyre cut

Pass 2 Dec 2011 23,837 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 23,825 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)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 18,821 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 13,681 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside wiper torn

slight sidewall damage to offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2009 13,681 miles

offside wiper torn

slight sidewall damage to offside rear tyre

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 BUU is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BUU, 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 BUU registered?

LA56 BUU is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 13 December 2006.

Is LA56 BUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA56 BUU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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