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LA56 CME

2006 Kia Cerato

Red Diesel 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,915 mi
Last recorded114,915 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 114,915 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 114,911 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 108,050 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear handbrake only just met required efficiency

Vehicle has a knocking noise when driving possibly engine mount or wishbone bushes

Fail 18 Apr 2017 108,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear handbrake only just met required efficiency

Vehicle has a knocking noise when driving possibly engine mount or wishbone bushes

Pass 7 Apr 2016 102,184 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 102,183 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 97,320 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 93,742 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 78,156 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

both front discs worn

Fail 20 Jun 2013 78,150 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

both front discs worn

Pass 24 Feb 2012 61,847 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 61,847 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 40,579 miles

o/s/r brake disc heavily corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2009 34,443 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 CME is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CME, 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 CME registered?

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

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