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LA56 CLY

2006 Kia Cerato

Red Diesel 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,367 mi
Last recorded56,367 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 56,367 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2017 56,227 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Both pipes from tank to engine. (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 50,627 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear of front (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 50,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear of front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Offside handbrake reading low on 16%

Pass 23 Apr 2015 44,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake back plates corroded

near side front tyre slight cut on side wall

Fail 14 Apr 2015 44,676 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake back plates corroded

near side front tyre slight cut on side wall

Pass 16 Dec 2013 39,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

handbrake taking high

rear discs grooved

Fail 10 Dec 2013 39,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

handbrake taking high

offside wiper torn

rear discs grooved

Pass 16 Nov 2012 32,221 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both fron tyre wearing on outer edges

front numberplate cracked

offside front brakes binding slightly

offside rear tyre perished & cracking

permit on nearside of windscreen

Pass 5 Dec 2011 25,943 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 19,377 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 12,910 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 CLY is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 CLY, 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 CLY registered?

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

Is LA56 CLY safe to buy?

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