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Kia Cerato

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,599 cc

K55 TULMOT history

K55 TUL is a blue petrol Kia Cerato first used on 11 May 2006. Its MOT expired on 28 Jul 2025 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 97,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Jul 2025
Mileage
97,145 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2024
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,761 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K55 TUL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Cerato
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,599 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
11 May 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K55 TUL was last recorded at 97,145 miles on 29 Jul 2024, 834 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,311 miles · 11 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
834 miles
Average per year
4,761 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 97,145 miles
  • 2023 – 96,311 miles
  • 2022 – 94,847 miles
  • 2021 – 92,958 miles
  • 2020 – 91,141 miles
  • 2019 – 87,961 miles
  • 2018 – 83,291 miles
  • 2017 – 75,325 miles
  • 2016 – 70,222 miles
  • 2015 – 65,608 miles
  • 2014 – 62,283 miles
  • 2013 – 57,804 miles
  • 2012 – 51,436 miles
  • 2011 – 40,726 miles
  • 2010 – 32,280 miles
  • 2009 – 24,582 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,145 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi deteriorated
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,145 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    97,145 miles
    Test number
    285685201553
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  2. Fail97,145 miles (+834)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,145 miles
    Test number
    775020169562
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  3. Pass96,311 miles (+1,464)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    96,311 miles
    Test number
    251977127982
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi mesh deteriorated

  4. Pass94,847 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    94,847 miles
    Test number
    939924733782
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail94,847 miles (+1,889)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,847 miles
    Test number
    237709156589
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass92,958 miles (+1,817)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    92,958 miles
    Test number
    916573386572
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass91,141 miles (+3,180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    91,141 miles
    Test number
    778714857132
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass87,961 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    87,961 miles
    Test number
    519873869981
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to rack (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Fail87,961 miles (+4,670)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,961 miles
    Test number
    644592313236
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testSide repeater incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to rack (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass83,291 miles (+7,966)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    83,291 miles
    Test number
    562965548916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,325 miles (+5,103)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    75,325 miles
    Test number
    197165280414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,222 miles (+4,614)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    70,222 miles
    Test number
    842663610918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass65,608 miles (+3,325)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    65,608 miles
    Test number
    455411635161
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly lipped

  14. Pass62,283 miles (+4,479)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    62,283 miles
    Test number
    236347044403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,804 miles (+6,368)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2014
    Odometer
    57,804 miles
    Test number
    235330343198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail51,436 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,436 miles
    Test number
    275747942416
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass51,436 miles (+10,710)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    51,436 miles
    Test number
    756737042177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,726 miles (+8,446)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    40,726 miles
    Test number
    956127421177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,280 miles (+7,698)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    32,280 miles
    Test number
    842071320164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    24,582 miles
    Test number
    620172329143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K55 TUL

Does K55 TUL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K55 TUL expired on 28 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K55 TUL?
The MOT on K55 TUL expired on 28 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K55 TUL done?
K55 TUL was recorded at 97,145 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2024, an average of 4,761 miles a year.
Has K55 TUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K55 TUL has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on K55 TUL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on K55 TUL find?
K55 TUL passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2024 with 9 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front fog light not working, and 6 more.

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