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LA56 CLO

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

170,587 mi
Last recorded170,587 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 CLO
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2019 170,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2018 161,816 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 143,023 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 119,619 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 96,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 78,195 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipes are covered

nearside front tyre has a shallow cut in its side wall

Pass 26 Jul 2013 68,025 miles

front brake pipes covered

Pass 7 Aug 2012 59,929 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 50,291 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 45,769 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 36,652 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 CLO is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CLO, 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 CLO registered?

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

Is LA56 CLO safe to buy?

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