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LA56 CXZ

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,586 mi
Last recorded107,586 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 107,586 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 96,959 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak from engine ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint from pump to steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 96,959 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak from engine ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint from pump to steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 87,436 miles

n/side tyre wall cracked

Fail 19 Feb 2016 87,436 miles

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

n/side tyre wall cracked

Pass 26 Feb 2015 78,237 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs

exhaust flexi pipe rattle

Pass 3 Mar 2014 69,465 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 69,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 59,354 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 53,143 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front pads look low

Fail 14 Dec 2011 53,143 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front pads look low

Pass 11 Dec 2010 43,210 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 33,297 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 CXZ is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CXZ, 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 CXZ registered?

LA56 CXZ is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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