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LA56 CVE

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,527 mi
Last recorded81,527 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2019 81,527 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire corroded (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

underside corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2018 76,780 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes across bulk head corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear brake back plates corroded

both cradles corroded

underside corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2018 76,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes across bulk head corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear brake back plates corroded

both cradles corroded

underside corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2017 70,536 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 70,530 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 61,822 miles

Front Windscreen seal insecure

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2016 61,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Windscreen seal insecure

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 52,845 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 52,838 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 50,432 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 50,361 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 44,794 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 39,957 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 33,871 miles

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

high level brake light lens broken.

n/s/r wheel bearing slghtly noisy.

Pass 10 Dec 2010 26,815 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 20,000 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 CVE is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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