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LA56 CVX

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

96,308 mi
Last recorded96,308 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 CVX
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2019 96,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Rear section. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 89,829 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 89,825 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 83,128 miles

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

hand brake low effort 16%

Fail 26 Sep 2017 83,126 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

hand brake low effort 16%

Pass 9 Sep 2016 79,306 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm only (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component slight weep from pump area (2.3.3b)

o/s rear casing corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2016 79,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm only (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component slight weep from pump area (2.3.3b)

o/s rear casing corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2015 73,944 miles

O/S rear spring cup rusty.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 73,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S rear spring cup rusty.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 67,318 miles

exhaust leak

Fail 25 Sep 2014 67,316 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust leak

Pass 21 Feb 2013 54,651 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 49,870 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 38,528 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 32,751 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 28,916 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 28,916 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 CVX is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 CVX, 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 CVX registered?

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

Is LA56 CVX safe to buy?

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