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LA56 CKF

2006 Kia Cerato

Black Diesel 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

44,368 mi
Last recorded44,368 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 44,368 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 41,634 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 38,800 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 36,074 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 36,060 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 32,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2020 30,159 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 28,449 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 26,622 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 25,017 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 25,017 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 21,364 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 15,525 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 11,469 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 7,996 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 4,376 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2011 3,052 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 2,943 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 2,432 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 2,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 CKF is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA56 CKF registered?

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

Is LA56 CKF safe to buy?

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