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LA56 CLV

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

114,207 mi
Last recorded114,207 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 114,207 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on both edges

front cross-member showing signs of corrosion

windscreen has sticker or other obstruction in swept area but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 17 Oct 2017 114,161 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on both edges

front cross-member showing signs of corrosion

windscreen has sticker or other obstruction in swept area but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 4 Oct 2016 109,298 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front wiper blade rubber split

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 27 Sep 2016 109,274 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from ABS pump to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front wiper blade rubber split

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear slight drag on brake

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 16 Oct 2015 98,657 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 98,648 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 94,925 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 82,952 miles

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

movement in both rear 'd' bushes

offside front and both rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2013 82,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

movement in both rear 'd' bushes

offside front and both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2012 72,032 miles

both front to rear at rear brake pipes corroding

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

offside front brake pipe corroding

Fail 19 Oct 2012 72,032 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front to rear at rear brake pipes corroding

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

offside front brake pipe corroding

Pass 19 Oct 2011 60,695 miles

both front to rear at rear brake pipes corroding

both rear anti-roll bar inner bushes slight play

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

front brakes imbalance

offside front brake slightly fluctuating

offside front tyre v low tread

Fail 19 Oct 2011 60,695 miles

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

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

both front to rear at rear brake pipes corroding

both rear anti-roll bar inner bushes slight play

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

front brakes imbalance

offside front brake slightly fluctuating

offside front tyre v low tread

Pass 15 Oct 2010 49,366 miles

exhaust joints starting to corrode

offside rear boot and rear quatre dented

rear bumper marked

rear wiper blade rubber missing

wheel trims marked

Fail 15 Oct 2010 49,366 miles

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

exhaust joints starting to corrode

offside rear boot and rear quatre dented

rear bumper marked

rear wiper blade rubber missing

wheel trims marked

Pass 23 Oct 2009 37,945 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly around shoulders

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 37,945 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly around shoulders

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 CLV is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 CLV, 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 CLV registered?

LA56 CLV is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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