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LA56 CVT

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,502 mi
Last recorded131,502 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 131,502 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 122,264 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 105,250 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 92,069 miles

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

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

disc lipped

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2016 92,068 miles

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

Front front brake binding boith (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

disc lipped

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2015 78,131 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 78,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/15 (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 3 Oct 2014 23,685 miles

front brake pipes rusty

front subframe rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2013 50,400 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 47,485 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 38,742 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 34,320 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 28,352 miles

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 CVT is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CVT, 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 CVT registered?

LA56 CVT is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 15 December 2006.

Is LA56 CVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA56 CVT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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