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LA56 BVE

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,667 mi
Last recorded76,667 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 76,667 miles

Both outer sill corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All have some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Engine cover and undertray fitted

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2021 76,667 miles

Both outer sill corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All have some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Engine cover and undertray fitted

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 73,713 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front brake pipe some corrosion

Offside Rear Outer sill some corrosion

engine cover fitted

handbrake weak

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2019 71,347 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (on limit) (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2019 71,305 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (on limit) (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 10 May 2018 68,965 miles

Front number plate damagd

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake pads low

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 3 May 2017 64,743 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake pads low

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 24 May 2016 62,471 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 59,487 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 56,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside wiper blade split

Pass 7 Jun 2013 52,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 48,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some wear in front discs

Fail 28 Jun 2012 48,112 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake balance on upper limit

some wear in front discs

Pass 4 Jul 2011 43,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake balance on upper limit

some wear in front brake discs and pads low

Pass 5 Jul 2010 37,845 miles

Engine Undertray Fitted

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Edges

Fail 5 Jul 2010 37,845 miles

Engine Undertray Fitted

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Edges

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 27,458 miles

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 BVE is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BVE, 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 BVE registered?

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

Is LA56 BVE safe to buy?

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