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LA56 CWY

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,672 mi
Last recorded71,672 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 CWY
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2018 71,672 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened AND OFFSIDE FRONT HOLED (2.4.G.1)

Offside Braking system leaking MAIN FRONT TO REAR (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 71,074 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 63,789 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 67,387 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 62,390 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 58,799 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 58,799 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 51,250 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 41,878 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 33,050 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 24,618 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 CWY is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA56 CWY registered?

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

Is LA56 CWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA56 CWY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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