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LA56 CDN

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,927 mi
Last recorded89,927 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 CDN
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2018 89,927 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

shields limiting inspection

Pass 8 Dec 2017 84,907 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 21 Oct 2016 82,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

SHIELDS LIMITING INSPECTION

Pass 3 Sep 2015 77,667 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (cracking in treads (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2015 77,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded strut (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded strut (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (cracking in treads (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2014 70,407 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 70,407 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Aug 2013 65,233 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 62,060 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 62,060 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 56,642 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 51,772 miles

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

Front discs worn and lipped.

Rear discs slightly corroded.

Pass 26 Nov 2009 44,882 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 CDN is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CDN, 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 CDN registered?

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

Is LA56 CDN safe to buy?

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