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LA56 CKD

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

65,364 mi
Last recorded65,364 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 CKD
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 65,364 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 55,232 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 55,231 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 51,438 miles

1 litre of oil added before emissions test

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 51,438 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

1 litre of oil added before emissions test

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 47,023 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

front and rear tyres are different sizes

Fail 4 Dec 2014 47,023 miles

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

front and rear tyres are different sizes

Pass 10 Dec 2013 42,780 miles

front & rear tyres are of different sizes

Pass 29 Nov 2012 38,427 miles

Drivers mirror has slight damage

Emissions too low to recive a printout

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

Front and rear tyres different sizes

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

rear tyres sidewalls slightly perished

Fail 29 Nov 2012 38,426 miles

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

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

Drivers mirror has slight damage

Emissions too low to recive a printout

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

Front and rear tyres different sizes

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

rear tyres sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 13 Dec 2011 34,884 miles

the front and rear tyres are of different sizes, But are pairs so are acceptable.

Fail 9 Dec 2011 34,828 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

no spare wheel

Pass 3 Dec 2010 30,873 miles

the front and rear tyres are different sizes

windscreen washers are inoperative Possibly frozen as it is -4 ??

Pass 4 Dec 2009 27,728 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 CKD is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CKD, 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 CKD registered?

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

Is LA56 CKD safe to buy?

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