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LA56 BVF

2006 Kia Cerato

Black Diesel 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,111 mi
Last recorded91,111 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 91,111 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 90,479 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded split (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 81,459 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 81,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 72,324 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 64,236 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

emissons no result too clean

Pass 11 Dec 2012 55,331 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 47,225 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 39,162 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 30,075 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 BVF is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BVF, 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 BVF registered?

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

Is LA56 BVF safe to buy?

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