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LA56 BZR

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,372 mi
Last recorded68,372 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 BZR
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 68,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 67,894 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 56,545 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 50,890 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 45,382 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 37,813 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 37,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.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 11 Jan 2012 31,464 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 31,464 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 24,723 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 17,648 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 BZR is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BZR, 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 BZR registered?

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

Is LA56 BZR safe to buy?

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