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LA56 CBY

2006 Kia Cerato

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,443 mi
Last recorded96,443 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 CBY
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 96,443 miles

front subframe corroded

n/s & o/s inner sills corroded

noise from engine (possible turbo / hose)

rear axle corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2016 96,441 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe (6.1.B.2)

front subframe corroded

n/s & o/s inner sills corroded

noise from engine (possible turbo / hose)

rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2015 92,898 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 85,250 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 69,371 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 53,484 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 47,632 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 42,564 miles

corrosion on rear brake disc faces

vibration from engine bay when engine is running

Pass 6 Jan 2010 40,401 miles

13% imbalance on front brakes

excess surface corrosion on faces of rear brake discs

slight lipping on outer edges of front brake discs

Fail 6 Jan 2010 40,401 miles

13% imbalance on front brakes

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

excess surface corrosion on faces of rear brake discs

slight lipping on outer edges of front brake discs

Pass 20 Nov 2009 40,064 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 39,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 CBY is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 CBY, 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 CBY registered?

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

Is LA56 CBY safe to buy?

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