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LA56 CDE

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,235 mi
Last recorded102,235 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 CDE
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 102,235 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front short metal (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 90,276 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 79,829 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Jan 2014 69,679 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside wiper slightly smearing screen

Pass 8 Jan 2013 58,508 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 46,709 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 46,709 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre on minimum wear limit.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 43,797 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 40,906 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 40,906 miles

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)

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 CDE is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 CDE, 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 CDE registered?

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

Is LA56 CDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA56 CDE shows 10 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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