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LA56 DMX

2006 Kia Cerato

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,417 mi
Last recorded73,417 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 DMX
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 73,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underside has been undersealed

Pass 13 Dec 2021 61,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 51,060 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 45,059 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 45,059 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 36,658 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 36,658 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 28,251 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 24,231 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 22,020 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 19,339 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 19,339 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 17,212 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 14,631 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 12,495 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 10,198 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 7,276 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 DMX is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DMX, 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 DMX registered?

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

Is LA56 DMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA56 DMX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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