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LA56 CPF

2006 Kia Cerato

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

121,935 mi
Last recorded121,935 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 121,935 miles

advice on further look at abs after re set

advice on further look at front and rear brakes and brake discs

advice on further look at shockers

advice on heavy surface corrosion at front sub frame

Fail 23 Nov 2020 121,935 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

advice on further look at abs after re set

advice on further look at front and rear brakes and brake discs

advice on further look at shockers

advice on heavy surface corrosion at front sub frame

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 90,182 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 90,182 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 89,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 87,881 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 87,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 85,772 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 85,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 83,139 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 83,139 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 71,025 miles

advice keep eye on all tyers

advice on further look at number plate lights

Pass 8 Jan 2013 58,856 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advice on rear roll bar mountings and keep eye on rear shockers slight oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2012 47,953 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 47,891 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 44,557 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 44,557 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 37,695 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 CPF is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CPF, 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 CPF registered?

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

Is LA56 CPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA56 CPF shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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