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LA56 CMX

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,515 mi
Last recorded116,515 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 CMX
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 116,515 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 116,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 95,379 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 93,240 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 82,114 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 73,011 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 64,016 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 55,717 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 44,879 miles

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

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 CMX is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA56 CMX registered?

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

Is LA56 CMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA56 CMX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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