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LA56 CYL

2006 Kia Cerato

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

76,646 mi
Last recorded76,646 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 CYL
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 76,646 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 70,254 miles

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2018 65,042 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 59,153 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 53,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 45,347 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2015 45,132 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 38,466 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

offside front ABS ring corroded.

Pass 22 Apr 2013 32,475 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 21,679 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 7,362 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 2,145 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 CYL is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 CYL, 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 CYL registered?

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

Is LA56 CYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA56 CYL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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