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LA56 CGE

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,062 mi
Last recorded88,062 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 88,062 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 88,062 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2017 88,034 miles

Rear Both rear brake backplates in poor condition

Fail 8 Mar 2017 88,027 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Both rear brake backplates in poor condition

Pass 25 Jan 2016 80,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 72,746 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 60,496 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 53,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clutch worn

Pass 29 Nov 2011 48,814 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 43,244 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 43,244 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 37,074 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 CGE is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc 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 CGE, 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 CGE registered?

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

Is LA56 CGE safe to buy?

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