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LA56 CKO

2006 Kia Cerato

Red Diesel 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,728 mi
Last recorded108,728 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 CKO
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2019 108,728 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner cv boot has grease around it can not see no split and boot is also secure

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 97,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front cv boot has a small split in boot

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner cv boot has grease around it can not see no split and boot is also secure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to peel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi pipe rattling

Fail 10 Dec 2018 97,994 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner cv boot has grease around it can not see no split and boot is also secure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to peel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi pipe rattling

Pass 21 Nov 2017 84,310 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust badly corroded at connecting joints

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Fail 20 Nov 2017 84,307 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring cracked (3.4.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

coolant below minimum

exhaust badly corroded at connecting joints

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2016 75,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc backing plate badly corroded/damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Brake pads getting low 3mm

Offside Rear Handbrake cable not seated in caliper properly(still works as should do)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking due to age

Fail 12 Dec 2016 75,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc backing plate badly corroded/damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Brake pads getting low 3mm

Offside Rear Handbrake cable not seated in caliper properly(still works as should do)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking due to age

Pass 2 Dec 2015 67,099 miles

Exhaust flexible section in poor condition

Fail 2 Dec 2015 67,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust flexible section in poor condition

Pass 2 Dec 2014 62,868 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 56,350 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 48,680 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 40,920 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 24,424 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 24,424 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 CKO is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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