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LA56 CHD

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

121,017 mi
Last recorded121,017 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 121,017 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 113,773 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 108,511 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 101,758 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting lower on tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 101,758 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting lower on tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 95,213 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 87,312 miles

Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2015 80,469 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 65,710 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 52,989 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 45,090 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 38,912 miles

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

front number plate slightly damaged

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 17 Dec 2010 32,515 miles

slight wear in rear brake discs

Pass 7 Dec 2009 24,205 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 CHD is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 CHD, 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 CHD registered?

LA56 CHD is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 13 December 2006.

Is LA56 CHD safe to buy?

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