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LA56 CBF

2006 Kia Cerato

Silver Diesel 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,114 mi
Last recorded87,114 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 87,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 87,104 miles

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

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

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

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 81,598 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 81,587 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 75,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace 2-3000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin replace 3-4000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 65,473 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replace both 1-2000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 55,309 miles

Engine covers fitted.

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

Under trays fitted.

Fail 1 Nov 2017 55,309 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under trays fitted.

Pass 16 Nov 2016 45,989 miles

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2015 36,654 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2014 30,753 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 30,753 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 28,614 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 25,747 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 22,824 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 18,952 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on outside

Pass 18 Nov 2009 14,949 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 CBF is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CBF, 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 CBF registered?

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

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