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LA56 CGU

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,859 mi
Last recorded58,859 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 58,859 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 45,818 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 45,818 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe holed and corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 33,693 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 32,112 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 31,398 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 31,389 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 27,528 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 24,077 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 20,283 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 CGU is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc diesel 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 CGU, 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

How do I check the history of LA56 CGU?

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What year was LA56 CGU registered?

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

Is LA56 CGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA56 CGU 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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