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LA56 CVV

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

161,498 mi
Last recorded161,498 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 CVV
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 161,498 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges both sides (4.1.E.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 161,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges both sides (4.1.E.1)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 149,599 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 149,598 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 136,559 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 110,001 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 80,238 miles

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

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

oil around powerr steering hose

rear brake discs corroded and lightly pitted

Fail 21 Nov 2012 80,238 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre low on tread (2mm)and devoid of pattern on inner edge

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

oil around powerr steering hose

rear brake discs corroded and lightly pitted

Pass 6 Dec 2011 61,367 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 61,367 miles

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

front brake pads low on material

o/s/f tyre low ,on tread and devoid of pattern on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2010 49,677 miles

n/s/f tyre devoid of tread on inner and outer edges

n/s/r tyre below 1,6mm on inner edge and on 1,6mm on central 3/4

o/s/f tyre below 1,6mm on inner edge

o/s/r tyre below 1,6mm on inner edge and on 1.6mm on central 3/4

Pass 30 Nov 2009 39,779 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 39,779 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre below 1.6mm on iner edge

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 CVV is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CVV, 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 CVV registered?

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

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