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LA56 CAE

2006 Kia Cerato

Silver Diesel 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

65,393 mi
Last recorded65,393 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 CAE
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 65,393 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 64,872 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 64,805 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NEARSIDE FRONT SUB FRAME HAS HAD EXENSIVE WELDING DONE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 61,816 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 60,161 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 57,774 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 55,513 miles

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

Rear subframe components heavily corroded but not excessive

Fail 25 Nov 2019 55,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear subframe components heavily corroded but not excessive

Pass 3 Dec 2018 53,141 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 5 Dec 2017 50,454 miles

long/soft brake pedal

Pass 22 Dec 2016 47,889 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 47,886 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking hose to caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 47,418 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 42,989 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 42,989 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 38,285 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 38,165 miles

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

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

engine oil level low

front tyres wearing edges

n/s wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2013 33,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 33,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 28,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 27,935 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

oil level low

Pass 23 Nov 2011 23,628 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing outside edge

o/s/r tyre wearing outside edge

Pass 11 Nov 2010 17,972 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 14,320 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 CAE is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 CAE, 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 CAE registered?

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

Is LA56 CAE safe to buy?

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