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LA56 BVB

2006 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,694 mi
Last recorded123,694 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Ceed73,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 BVB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 123,694 miles

Front cross member corroding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear roll bar support bushes worn

rear brake piping corroding

Fail 22 Aug 2017 123,666 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pipe leaking to rear (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front subframe corroding and previously welded

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

Rear roll bar support bushes worn

Pass 5 Oct 2016 114,030 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 114,030 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 93,295 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 93,295 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 93,189 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 73,630 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 73,630 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 57,602 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 57,602 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 43,056 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 28,431 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 16,424 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 14,764 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?

Based on 1,665,385 MOT tests across 147,843 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,838
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
147,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,111
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,158
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,091
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LA56 BVB is a 2006 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2006 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 73,630 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 Ceed fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA56 BVB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Ceed typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 20 years old, this Kia Ceed is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LA56 BVB is a 2006 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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