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LA56 BZX

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,408 mi
Last recorded63,408 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 63,408 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 63,407 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 48,515 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 48,515 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2014 47,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Dec 2014 47,842 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Dec 2013 47,324 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 46,427 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 46,427 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 42,922 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 37,839 miles

Advise o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Nov 2009 31,936 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front 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 BZX is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BZX, 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 BZX registered?

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

Is LA56 BZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA56 BZX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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