MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,574 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to both rearflexi (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to both rearflexi (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front flexible exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Aft (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Aft (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steel brake pipes corroding
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Steel brake pipes corroding
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Kia Cerato?
Based on 91,093 MOT tests across 5,957 vehicles.
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LA56 CJV is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 CJV, 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 CJV is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 13 December 2006.
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