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LA56 CJE

2006 Kia Cerato

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,256 mi
Last recorded90,256 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 CJE
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 90,256 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

Fail 5 Feb 2018 90,256 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 21 Jan 2017 76,892 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 94,911 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all four (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2016 74,866 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower arm mounting on subframe (2.4.A.3)

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all four (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake draging

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 72,410 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre worn on inside edge

n/s rear tyre worn on both edges

o/s rear tyre worn on inside edge and perished

Pass 1 Feb 2014 67,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front wheel arch damaged

o/s rear tyre worn on inside edge n/s rear tyre worn on bothedges

Fail 1 Feb 2014 67,610 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s front wheel arch damaged

o/s rear tyre worn on inside edge n/s rear tyre worn on bothedges

Pass 6 Mar 2013 63,436 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 44,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 34,321 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 34,321 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 24,950 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 CJE is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CJE, 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 CJE registered?

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

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