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LA56 CWK

2006 Kia Cerato

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

45,120 mi
Last recorded45,120 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 CWK
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 45,120 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all on vehicle just passing low mot criteria and should be renewed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt just passing low mot criteria (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded all on vehicle at tails (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f and n/s/f brakes starting to bind

park brake just passed low mot criteria

Pass 12 Dec 2016 42,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

advise park brake performance just met

Pass 14 Dec 2015 40,352 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all on vehicle at ends just passing low mot criteria (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise both front tyres just passing low mot criteria rears also low

advise possible wheel bearing starting to wear slight noise not rough

park brake performance

Pass 15 Dec 2014 36,690 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 33,301 miles

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 29,664 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 25,631 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 22,540 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 18,772 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 18,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 CWK is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CWK, 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 CWK registered?

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

Is LA56 CWK safe to buy?

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