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LA56 BZS

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,825 mi
Last recorded125,825 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 BZS
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 125,825 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 112,606 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 89,769 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 89,769 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 73,673 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2012 73,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 59,026 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 47,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads low

Pass 9 Oct 2009 33,331 miles

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

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

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 BZS is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BZS, 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

How do I check the history of LA56 BZS?

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What year was LA56 BZS registered?

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

Is LA56 BZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA56 BZS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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