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Kia Cerato

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,599 cc

LA55 FYFMOT history

LA55 FYF is a black petrol Kia Cerato first used on 20 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2022 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 71,674 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jan 2022
Mileage
71,674 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2022
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,874 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 FYF
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 26 Jan 2022
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LA55 FYF was last recorded at 71,674 miles on 13 Jan 2022, 1,814 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jul 2019: 67,853 miles, lower than 67,881 miles on 23 Jul 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
69,860 miles · 27 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
1,814 miles
Average per year
3,874 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 71,674 miles
  • 2021 – 69,860 miles
  • 2019 – 67,853 miles
  • 2018 – 63,612 miles
  • 2017 – 57,124 miles
  • 2016 – 51,786 miles
  • 2015 – 46,992 miles
  • 2014 – 42,972 miles
  • 2013 – 38,343 miles
  • 2012 – 34,554 miles
  • 2011 – 29,974 miles
  • 2010 – 26,002 miles
  • 2009 – 21,825 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail71,674 miles
  • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded short pipe (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail71,674 miles (+1,814)3 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,674 miles
    Test number
    775575791285
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (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))

  2. Pass69,860 miles (+2,007)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    69,860 miles
    Test number
    620352145392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass67,853 miles (-28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    67,853 miles
    Test number
    614584609308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail67,881 miles (+4,269)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,881 miles
    Test number
    933276861306
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective brake pedal going hard (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass63,612 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    63,612 miles
    Test number
    566494343419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail63,612 miles (+6,488)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,612 miles
    Test number
    827238420338
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to inner wing flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass57,124 miles (+5,338)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    57,124 miles
    Test number
    223440218507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,786 miles (+16)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    51,786 miles
    Test number
    257345713100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded short pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded short pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Fail51,770 miles (+4,778)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,770 miles
    Test number
    962525541425
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from pump too steering rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded short pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded short pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass46,992 miles (+4,020)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    46,992 miles
    Test number
    916132745187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass42,972 miles (+4,629)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    42,972 miles
    Test number
    655671764175
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside and nearside front tyres scrubbing

  12. Pass38,343 miles (+3,789)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    38,343 miles
    Test number
    377675853179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres inner and outer shoulders wearing slightly thin
    • NoteCracks appearing on both rear tyres, more so N/S/R outer side wall
    • NoteMainfeed brake pipes consealed restricting inspection

  13. Pass34,554 miles (+4,580)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    34,554 miles
    Test number
    376509552198
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear tyres cracking

  14. Pass29,974 miles (+3,972)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    29,974 miles
    Test number
    188044651430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,002 miles (+4,177)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    26,002 miles
    Test number
    621356540040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    21,825 miles
    Test number
    804221869059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 FYF

Does LA55 FYF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 FYF expired on 26 Jan 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 FYF?
The MOT on LA55 FYF expired on 26 Jan 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 FYF done?
LA55 FYF was recorded at 71,674 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2022, an average of 3,874 miles a year.
Has LA55 FYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 FYF has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LA55 FYF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jul 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA55 FYF find?
LA55 FYF failed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2022 with 3 dangerous defects and 3 major defects: brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake pipes; nearside front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened; offside front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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