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LC56 DWX

2006 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

112,024 mi
Last recorded112,024 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 DWX
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc
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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 112,024 miles

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

Offside Rear LAMP DAMAGED

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 112,024 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear LAMP DAMAGED

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 108,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 3.8MM (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside WASHER JET POOR

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 3.00MM (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear LAMP DAMAGED

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 108,831 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 3.8MM (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside WASHER JET POOR

Offside Front SIDE LAMP DIM

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 3.00MM (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear LAMP DAMAGED

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 98,517 miles

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

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

Nearside WASHER JET NOT WORKING

Offside Rear LAMP DAMAGED

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

Fail 9 Nov 2019 98,517 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside WASHER JET NOT WORKING

Offside Rear LAMP DAMAGED

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 84,212 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear LAMP DAMAGED

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 77,394 miles

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

Offside Rear LAMP UNIT DAMAGED

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 77,394 miles

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

Offside Rear LAMP UNIT DAMAGED

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 69,301 miles

BELT NOISE ON FULL LOCK

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

Offside Rear LAMP DAMGED

Pass 24 Nov 2015 65,738 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level Advise brake inspection (3.6.G.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage High pressure hose wet, advise replacement (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 65,738 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level Advise brake inspection (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp aim too low Both adjusted (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage High pressure hose wet, advise replacement (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 60,896 miles

Engine warning light on

Offside rear lamp damaged

Fail 7 Nov 2014 60,896 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Engine warning light on

Offside rear lamp damaged

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Nov 2013 56,666 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/S/R light lens cracked, not showing a white light

Pass 28 Nov 2012 49,743 miles

Nearside front tyre 2.2mm below limit on edge suggest replacement

Offside front tyre 2.6mm

Offside rear lamp unit damaged

Fail 26 Nov 2012 49,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front tyre 2.2mm below limit on edge suggest replacement

Offside front tyre 2.6mm

Offside rear lamp unit damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2011 40,498 miles

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

lip on front discs

slight damage to offside rear light cluster

smear on wipers

Pass 12 Nov 2010 29,723 miles

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

lip on front discs

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 12 Nov 2010 29,721 miles

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

lip on front discs

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

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 1 Dec 2009 21,546 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 21,546 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2008 11,922 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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LC56 DWX is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LC56 DWX, 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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LC56 DWX is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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