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LA56 CYV

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

131,982 mi
Last recorded131,982 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2013 131,982 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2013 131,981 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 116,937 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2012 116,937 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 101,570 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 84,319 miles

N/S AND O/S/R BRAKES SHOWING JUDDER

N/S/F TYRE SHOWING TEAR IN OUTER WALL[NOT THROUGH TO CANVAS]

N/S/R TYRE ON 2MM[OUTER EDGE]

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

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

PLAY SHOWING IN N/S/R ANTI ROLL BAR D BUSH

REAR BRAKE PADS ON AROUND 2MM

Pass 7 Dec 2010 84,319 miles

N/S AND O/S/R BRAKES SHOWING JUDDER

N/S/F TYRE SHOWING TEAR IN OUTER WALL[NOT THROUGH TO CANVAS]

N/S/R TYRE ON 2MM[OUTER EDGE]

PLAY SHOWING IN N/S/R ANTI ROLL BAR D BUSH

REAR BRAKE PADS ON AROUND 2MM

Pass 8 Dec 2009 65,520 miles

corrosion / lip on edge of front brake discs

corrosion on edges of rear brake discs and also surface corrosion on faces

Fail 8 Dec 2009 65,520 miles

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

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

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

corrosion / lip on edge of front brake discs

corrosion on edges of rear brake discs and also surface corrosion on faces

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 CYV is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA56 CYV registered?

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

Is LA56 CYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA56 CYV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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