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LA56 CWR

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,289 mi
Last recorded79,289 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2019 79,289 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of subframe (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened 3 parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened 3 parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 3 parts (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 75,251 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 70,299 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 63,235 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 58,329 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 52,954 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 46,844 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 46,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 41,997 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 36,108 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 36,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 30,199 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 CWR is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CWR, 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 CWR registered?

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

Is LA56 CWR safe to buy?

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