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LA56 CYS

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,875 mi
Last recorded111,875 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 CYS
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 111,875 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 111,872 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 111,848 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened spring cup (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

front sub-frame corroded

travel footbrake

Pass 15 Dec 2016 104,482 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate cracked

rear wiper inoperative

Pass 14 Dec 2015 97,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage rubber/metal pipe to rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bushes (2.4.G.2)

clutch not clearing/diff to engage gear

Fail 10 Dec 2015 97,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread area (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage rubber/metal pipe to rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bushes (2.4.G.2)

clutch not clearing/diff to engage gear

Pass 10 Dec 2014 87,927 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 87,927 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 78,154 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 69,724 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

boot struts defective

front brake discs slightly grooved

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2011 63,258 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 57,545 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 49,050 miles

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)

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 CYS is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 2,000cc 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 CYS, 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 CYS registered?

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

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