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LA56 DNF

2006 Kia Cerato

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

184,350 mi
Last recorded184,350 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 DNF
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 184,350 miles

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

Front registration plate damaged

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear parking brake effort low

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

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

clutch pedal rubber ani slip pad missing

offside and nearside front brake back plates corroded

offside and nearside rear brake back plates corroded

oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2014 167,248 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

offside sill damaged

Fail 1 Dec 2014 167,248 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

offside sill damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2013 150,138 miles

o/s sill cover damaged

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

both front tyres bald on edge 195 60r15

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

n/s wiper blade split

Fail 2 Dec 2013 150,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

both front tyres bald on edge 195 60r15

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

n/s wiper blade split

o/s sill cover damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2012 132,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 107,007 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 84,868 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 84,868 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 58,778 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 DNF is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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