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LA56 CPE

2006 Kia Cerato

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

150,154 mi
Last recorded150,154 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 CPE
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 150,154 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 150,154 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak rear both (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 140,111 miles

Front subframe to body shell has some play.

Rear suspension is corroded.

tailgate is difficult to close.

Pass 1 Jul 2015 138,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jun 2015 138,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2014 114,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 114,139 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 85,547 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 8 May 2012 51,240 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 51,240 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 44,052 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 44,052 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 31,523 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 31,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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 CPE is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CPE, 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 CPE registered?

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

Is LA56 CPE safe to buy?

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