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LA56 CWL

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

49,367 mi
Last recorded49,367 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 CWL
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2015 49,367 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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 CWL is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 CWL, 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 CWL registered?

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

Is LA56 CWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA56 CWL shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LA56 CWL have outstanding finance?

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