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LA56 CWG

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,098 mi
Last recorded128,098 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 128,098 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 128,098 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 117,020 miles

Rusty lip on front discs

Fail 24 Apr 2018 117,020 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Rusty lip on front discs

Pass 28 Apr 2017 106,872 miles

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

O/S/R tyre cracked

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 91,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 91,585 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 79,473 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front exhaust flexi has slight deterioration

Pass 1 Apr 2014 66,234 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2013 54,446 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2012 42,732 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 42,069 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 33,512 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 CWG 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 76.9%.

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 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 CWG, 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 CWG registered?

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

Is LA56 CWG safe to buy?

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