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LA56 CHK

2006 Kia Cerato

Black Diesel 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,995 mi
Last recorded95,995 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 CHK
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 95,995 miles

Front Sub frame Corroded

Fuel tank retaining strap corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded next to flexible Brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake Back plate heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear outer sill/Wheel arch starting to corrode

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Next To Flexible Brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Centre D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 90,971 miles

All brake back plates corroded / in slight poor condition

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Front brake pipes corroded

Front sub-frame corroded

Fuel tank securing straps corroded

Nearside rear shock absorber has slight misting of fluid

Rear sub-frame corroding

Slight oil weep from sump

Pass 11 Sep 2015 82,586 miles

Front brake pipes corroded

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and perishing

Pass 27 Sep 2014 75,732 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 75,732 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Sep 2013 68,662 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

n/s/f tyre smooth on both edges and worn to legal limit.advise replacement

o/s/f tyre smooth on both edges

Fail 17 Sep 2013 68,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

n/s/f tyre smooth on both edges and worn to legal limit.advise replacement

o/s/f tyre smooth on both edges

Pass 25 Sep 2012 60,583 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 58,183 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 28 Oct 2009 52,261 miles

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

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 CHK is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Black 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 CHK, 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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LA56 CHK is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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