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LA56 CLZ

2006 Kia Cerato

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

66,915 mi
Last recorded66,915 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 CLZ
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2019 66,915 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both rear outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 64,279 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 64,272 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 60,621 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 18 Oct 2017 60,542 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings engine cradle holed and corroded at rear (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres inner edge bald

both front wheels slightly rough when rotated and have slight play

exhaust system corroded

front ABS rings corroded

nearside rear tyre tread perishing and wearing low

suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2016 58,534 miles

clutch worn

corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 9 Oct 2015 55,723 miles

clutch worn/ sub frame corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2015 55,723 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

clutch worn/ sub frame corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2014 53,203 miles

corosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 27 Oct 2014 53,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

corosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 14 Oct 2013 50,169 miles

surface corosion on brake pipes

Fail 11 Oct 2013 50,169 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

surface corosion on brake pipes

Pass 30 Oct 2012 47,022 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 40,708 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 34,834 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 27,292 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 27,292 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 CLZ is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CLZ, 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 CLZ registered?

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

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