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LA56 COU

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

61,241 mi
Last recorded61,241 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 61,241 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 61,241 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 58,540 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front subframe corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2018 58,540 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front subframe corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2017 55,947 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 55,947 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o\s and n\s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 55,906 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 52,982 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 52,981 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 50,086 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 44,679 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 41,891 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 41,891 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 34,543 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2011 25,269 miles

drivers wiper smearing screen slightly

front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2009 18,121 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall worn

Pass 21 Dec 2009 18,121 miles

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall worn

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 COU is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,582cc 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 COU, 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 COU registered?

LA56 COU is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 14 December 2006.

Is LA56 COU safe to buy?

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