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LC56 DZY

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,016 mi
Last recorded60,016 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 DZY
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 60,016 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 58,799 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 57,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 54,881 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 52,149 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 52,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 49,048 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 44,999 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 42,116 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 37,665 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 37,665 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 32,515 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 27,605 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 27,605 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 22,714 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 DZY is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LC56 DZY, 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 LC56 DZY registered?

LC56 DZY is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is LC56 DZY safe to buy?

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