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LA56 CBV

2006 Kia Cerato

Silver Diesel 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,920 mi
Last recorded69,920 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 69,920 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)

exhaust front flexi joint rattling

front tyres wearing on shoulders

Fail 30 Nov 2012 69,920 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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)

exhaust front flexi joint rattling

front tyres wearing on shoulders

Pass 8 Dec 2011 52,948 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs pitted

Pass 29 Nov 2010 32,702 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 23,914 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 CBV is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA56 CBV registered?

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

Is LA56 CBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA56 CBV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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