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LA56 CHL

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,359 mi
Last recorded85,359 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 CHL
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 85,359 miles

Centre Front pipe at flexi joint

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint around pump (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 85,359 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Centre Front pipe at flexi joint

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint around pump (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 76,069 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall and tread

Fail 27 Nov 2014 76,069 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall and tread

Pass 29 Nov 2013 65,797 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres slight cracking on tread and sidewalls

exhaust front pipe flexy has a rattle

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Jan 2013 57,883 miles

nearside front tyre small cut outer sidewall no cord showing

Pass 9 Jan 2012 47,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 40,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Dec 2009 32,777 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 CHL is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CHL, 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 CHL registered?

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

Is LA56 CHL safe to buy?

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