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LA56 CBU

2006 Kia Cerato

Silver Diesel 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,391 mi
Last recorded76,391 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2014
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2014 76,391 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 76,391 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)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 65,826 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 55,929 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 53,485 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in front track rods

Pass 27 Nov 2010 41,192 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 27,448 miles

offside front wiper split

Fail 4 Dec 2009 27,448 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel flap wont open

offside front wiper split

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 CBU is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CBU, 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 CBU registered?

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

Is LA56 CBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA56 CBU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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