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LA56 CWM

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,895 mi
Last recorded88,895 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 CWM
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 88,895 miles

sills and undersills corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2022 88,868 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sills and undersills corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2021 82,027 miles

crossmember heavy under seal

Pass 28 Nov 2020 76,669 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 76,661 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 69,075 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 59,480 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front and rear crossmembers coroded

Pass 14 Nov 2017 53,134 miles

h/ level brake light in op may be disconnected

Pass 10 Nov 2016 48,361 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very slight leak from front flexi (7.1.2)

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

rear tyres worn on outer eges

Pass 11 Nov 2015 44,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded between the two flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded between the two flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system slightly tight tight areas felt through steering on rotation (2.2.D.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 44,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded between the two flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded between the two flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system slightly tight tight areas felt through steering on rotation (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 40,760 miles

Front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2013 36,192 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 31,478 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 27,306 miles

o/s/f tyre badly damaged on sidewall

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 24 Nov 2011 27,300 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

n/s/r pads semi siezed

o/s/f tyre badly damaged on sidewall

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 9 Dec 2010 23,439 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 17,956 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 CWM is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CWM, 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 CWM registered?

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

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