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LA56 CXF

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,725 mi
Last recorded112,725 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 CXF
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 112,725 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 105,337 miles

Underbody corrosion to body and suspension components

Pass 16 Aug 2016 95,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system corroding

Pass 7 Aug 2015 83,922 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 76,078 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

front number plate damaged but unlikley to be misread

Pass 29 Aug 2013 66,924 miles

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 29 Aug 2013 66,924 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 59,068 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 52,725 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 42,821 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 42,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 29,442 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 CXF is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CXF, 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 CXF registered?

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

Is LA56 CXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA56 CXF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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