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LA56 CXB

2006 Kia Cerato

Silver Diesel 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

164,770 mi
Last recorded164,770 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 CXB
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 164,770 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts,inner sholders worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 152,048 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened sligthy pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 135,873 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 123,133 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 123,062 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both main pipes to rear flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged wiring insecure and fowling (3.4.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 115,409 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 115,409 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 108,965 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 108,965 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 95,042 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyrer worn outer edge

Fail 4 Dec 2013 95,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyrer worn outer edge

Pass 7 Dec 2012 80,113 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 66,298 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 52,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 38,947 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 CXB is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CXB, 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 CXB registered?

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

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