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LA56 CWN

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

127,712 mi
Last recorded127,712 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 CWN
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2022 127,712 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate missing

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

both rear brake discs corroded and worn

emits blue smoke from exhaust under acceleration

front subframe corroded

minor engine oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2021 123,286 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipes wet (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 123,286 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipes wet (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 115,913 miles

Front subframe rear bushes some play

Gear box mount rubber splitting

Power steering pipes wet

Fail 4 Nov 2020 115,913 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front subframe rear bushes some play

Gear box mount rubber splitting

Power steering pipes wet

Pass 11 Nov 2019 109,607 miles

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Power steering pipe wet

Some movement both front subframe rear bushes

Pass 7 Nov 2018 102,432 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 102,432 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2017 94,607 miles

Offside Rear Brake binding

Both front tyres worn edges close to limit/canvas

Pass 2 Nov 2016 85,751 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Fail 2 Nov 2016 85,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2015 76,467 miles

corrosion started in front to rear brake pipes, unable to check inside clips

front brake application slightly uneven

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

slight bind on o/s/r wheel

slight play in rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Fail 26 Oct 2015 76,467 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

corrosion started in front to rear brake pipes, unable to check inside clips

front brake application slightly uneven

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

slight bind on o/s/r wheel

slight play in rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 27 Oct 2014 68,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bolt broken in n/s/f abs sensor

corrosion started in o/s/f brake pipe

nail in n/s/r tyre close to edge of tread [185/65/15h]

wear in rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Fail 27 Oct 2014 68,536 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bolt broken in n/s/f abs sensor

corrosion started in o/s/f brake pipe

nail in n/s/r tyre close to edge of tread [185/65/15h]

wear in rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 16 Oct 2013 59,198 miles

Offside front tyre getting low on inner tread.

Pass 18 Oct 2012 48,994 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges.

Pass 17 Oct 2011 40,389 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 33,314 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 25,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

frot number plate cracked

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 CWN is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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