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LA56 CWC

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

74,546 mi
Last recorded74,546 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 74,546 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 74,546 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 71,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 71,828 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 69,056 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 69,056 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 66,108 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 66,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 62,069 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 62,069 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 58,017 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 53,967 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 53,967 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 48,801 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 43,564 miles

2 nails in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre badly worn smooth on inside edge(CLOSE TO CORDS)

offside rear tyre badly worn smooth on inside edge(CLOSE TO CORDS)

some corrosion on both front and rear brake discs

Fail 25 Jan 2012 43,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

2 nails in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre badly worn smooth on inside edge(CLOSE TO CORDS)

offside rear tyre badly worn smooth on inside edge(CLOSE TO CORDS)

some corrosion on both front and rear brake discs

Pass 8 Jan 2011 36,551 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 29,952 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 CWC is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CWC, 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 CWC registered?

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

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