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LA56 CVC

2006 Kia Cerato

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,665 mi
Last recorded105,665 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2020 105,665 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at floor (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pipes leaking

Pass 9 Nov 2019 101,322 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 98,306 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 98,302 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside out (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 94,145 miles

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to N/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers & undertrays fitted to the vehicle partially obscuring some testable items from view

Exhaust front flexi link weak

N/S mirror glass cracked

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front crossmember/radiator panel (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underfloor (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 94,143 miles

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

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

Brake performance not tested lost brake pedal on RBT (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to O/S/R (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to N/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers & undertrays fitted to the vehicle partially obscuring some testable items from view

Exhaust front flexi link weak

N/S mirror glass cracked

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front crossmember/radiator panel (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underfloor (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 86,547 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 86,547 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 May 2015 69,915 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 69,055 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 63,030 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 55,822 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 48,877 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 40,521 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 32,033 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 CVC is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 CVC, 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 CVC registered?

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

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