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Kia Cerato

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,599 cc

LA55 FYEMOT history

LA55 FYE is a black petrol Kia Cerato first used on 20 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 76,285 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Feb 2026
Mileage
76,285 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,490 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 FYE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Cerato
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,599 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 FYE was last recorded at 76,285 miles on 3 Feb 2025, 431 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,854 miles · 1 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
431 miles
Average per year
3,490 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,285 miles
  • 2024 – 75,854 miles
  • 2023 – 75,098 miles
  • 2022 – 73,838 miles
  • 2021 – 71,791 miles
  • 2020 – 69,869 miles
  • 2019 – 65,780 miles
  • 2018 – 61,433 miles
  • 2017 – 57,406 miles
  • 2016 – 52,975 miles
  • 2015 – 49,499 miles
  • 2014 – 44,546 miles
  • 2013 – 39,657 miles
  • 2012 – 35,721 miles
  • 2011 – 30,393 miles
  • 2010 – 26,122 miles
  • 2009 – 20,518 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,285 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear ARCH CORRODED
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear SILL 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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • ALL 4 TYRES CRACKED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • OSR TYRE TREAD ON 2MM

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,285 miles (+431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    76,285 miles
    Test number
    661789805859
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear ARCH CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear SILL CORRODED
  2. Pass75,854 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    75,854 miles
    Test number
    528615464281
    • AdvisoryALL 4 TYRES CRACKED
    • AdvisoryOSR TYRE TREAD ON 2MM
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail75,854 miles (+756)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,854 miles
    Test number
    349366623523
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryALL 4 TYRES CRACKED
    • AdvisoryNSF WIPER BLADE INSECURE
    • AdvisoryOSR TYRE TREAD ON 2MM
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass75,098 miles (+1,001)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    75,098 miles
    Test number
    533935543024
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion under body.
  5. Fail74,097 miles (+259)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,097 miles
    Test number
    707052802940
    • MajorNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake calliper seized. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion under body.
  6. Pass73,838 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    73,838 miles
    Test number
    751142706775
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive The Front Sub frame & Rear Axle Are Corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Fail73,836 miles (+2,045)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,836 miles
    Test number
    348377741242
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle Binding & Low Performance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive The Front Sub frame & Rear Axle Are Corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass71,791 miles (+1,922)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    71,791 miles
    Test number
    168613234646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,869 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    69,869 miles
    Test number
    201649170259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail69,867 miles (+4,087)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,867 miles
    Test number
    701994837479
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass65,780 miles (+4,347)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    65,780 miles
    Test number
    479652961058
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
  12. Pass61,433 miles (+4,027)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    61,433 miles
    Test number
    361134830656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,406 miles (+4,431)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    57,406 miles
    Test number
    157313375641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    52,975 miles
    Test number
    461306206480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail52,965 miles (+3,466)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,965 miles
    Test number
    388787230699
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
  16. Pass49,499 miles (+4,953)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    49,499 miles
    Test number
    355514045084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,546 miles (+4,889)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    44,546 miles
    Test number
    696446834042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,657 miles (+3,936)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    39,657 miles
    Test number
    837347433015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S WIPER SPLITING
    • NoteO/S/R TYRE SPLITING
  19. Pass35,721 miles (+5,328)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    35,721 miles
    Test number
    195206642458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,393 miles (+4,271)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    30,393 miles
    Test number
    307237241021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,122 miles (+5,604)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    26,122 miles
    Test number
    113313540476
    • NoteREAR TYRES SPLITING
  22. Pass20,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    20,518 miles
    Test number
    130772649412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 FYE

Does LA55 FYE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 FYE expired on 20 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 FYE?
The MOT on LA55 FYE expired on 20 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 FYE done?
LA55 FYE was recorded at 76,285 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2025, an average of 3,490 miles a year.
Has LA55 FYE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 FYE has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LA55 FYE 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 LA55 FYE find?
LA55 FYE passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear arch corroded; offside rear sill corroded.

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