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LA56 CAV

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,793 mi
Last recorded89,793 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 89,793 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes as wheel arches full of mud

Fail 21 Nov 2017 89,785 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes as wheel arches full of mud

Pass 22 Nov 2016 69,298 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear

Fail 22 Nov 2016 69,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 1 Dec 2015 47,673 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear

Fail 1 Dec 2015 47,662 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Child seat fitted to nearside rear

Offside rear brake disc pitted and corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2014 27,190 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear

Fail 26 Nov 2014 27,179 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted to nearside rear

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 17,117 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 15,168 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 12,494 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 9,872 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 7,565 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 CAV is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CAV, 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 CAV registered?

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

Is LA56 CAV safe to buy?

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