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Kia Cerato

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,599 cc

LA55 FYUMOT history

LA55 FYU is a black petrol Kia Cerato first used on 20 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 8 Jan 2025 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 89,085 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Jan 2025
Mileage
89,085 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2024
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,284 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 FYU
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 8 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 FYU was last recorded at 89,085 miles on 9 Jan 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,085 miles · 2 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,284 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 89,085 miles
  • 2022 – 80,633 miles
  • 2020 – 69,219 miles
  • 2019 – 60,408 miles
  • 2018 – 55,594 miles
  • 2017 – 53,776 miles
  • 2016 – 50,936 miles
  • 2015 – 47,872 miles
  • 2014 – 44,873 miles
  • 2013 – 42,341 miles
  • 2012 – 39,365 miles
  • 2011 – 36,050 miles
  • 2010 – 31,778 miles
  • 2009 – 25,322 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,085 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear wheel alignment issue

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass89,085 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    89,085 miles
    Test number
    872097061200
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail89,085 miles (+8,452)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,085 miles
    Test number
    587917092099
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering lumpy

  3. Pass80,633 miles (+5,509)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    80,633 miles
    Test number
    260841432981
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass75,124 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    75,124 miles
    Test number
    194146836370
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear wheel alignment issue

  5. Fail75,124 miles (+5,905)2 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,124 miles
    Test number
    782745407385
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear wheel alignment issue

  6. Pass69,219 miles (+3,051)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    69,219 miles
    Test number
    418553017187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,168 miles (+5,760)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    66,168 miles
    Test number
    981240263595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,408 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    60,408 miles
    Test number
    665695410774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail60,406 miles (+4,812)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,406 miles
    Test number
    644678186437
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust not joined at front flexy joint (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass55,594 miles (+1,818)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    55,594 miles
    Test number
    463757001212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass53,776 miles (+2,840)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    53,776 miles
    Test number
    602669506325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    50,936 miles
    Test number
    908387514779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail50,936 miles (+3,064)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,936 miles
    Test number
    261927961982
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass47,872 miles (+2,999)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    47,872 miles
    Test number
    196349945086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,873 miles (+2,532)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    44,873 miles
    Test number
    757269724085
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteO/s rear disc corroded on outer face

  16. Pass42,341 miles (+2,976)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    42,341 miles
    Test number
    815746533079
    • NoteFront pads low

  17. Pass39,365 miles (+3,315)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    39,365 miles
    Test number
    117134422414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,050 miles (+4,272)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    36,050 miles
    Test number
    548188841003
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear wiper brocken

  19. Pass31,778 miles (+6,456)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    31,778 miles
    Test number
    561323530040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    25,322 miles
    Test number
    400221859083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 FYU

Does LA55 FYU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 FYU expired on 8 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 FYU?
The MOT on LA55 FYU expired on 8 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 FYU done?
LA55 FYU was recorded at 89,085 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2024, an average of 4,284 miles a year.
Has LA55 FYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 FYU has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LA55 FYU 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 FYU find?
LA55 FYU passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2024 with 6 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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