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LA56 CLF

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

95,478 mi
Last recorded95,478 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 CLF
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 95,478 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 4 Mar 2015 95,478 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 26 Feb 2014 86,646 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 26 Feb 2014 86,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 5 Mar 2013 78,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 78,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 67,656 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 67,656 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 54,762 miles

exhaust flexi rattling and slight blow

movement in both rear 'd' bushes

wheel trims marked

windscreen chipped/cracked

windscreen trim nearside loose

Fail 10 Feb 2011 54,760 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres low tread

exhaust flexi rattling and slight blow

movement in both rear 'd' bushes

nearside front tyre low and knicked on sidewall

nearside rear handbrake quadrant not fully returned or moving

offside rear handbrake quadrant not moving

wheel trims marked

windscreen chipped/cracked

windscreen trim nearside loose

Pass 26 Feb 2010 43,688 miles

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 CLF is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 CLF, 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 CLF registered?

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

Is LA56 CLF safe to buy?

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