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LA56 CHG

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,173 mi
Last recorded114,173 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 114,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm also exessive ware on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm also exessive ware on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 114,173 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm also exessive ware on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm also exessive ware on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 101,852 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 94,514 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2014 78,393 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 64,102 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 48,341 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 48,341 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear tyres starting to crack and perish 185/65r15

Pass 4 Feb 2011 37,281 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 27,580 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 CHG 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 CHG, 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 CHG registered?

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

Is LA56 CHG safe to buy?

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