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Kia Cerato

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,599 cc

LA55 FYWMOT history

LA55 FYW is a black petrol Kia Cerato first used on 20 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 176,495 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
176,495 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,505 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 FYW
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 valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 FYW was last recorded at 176,495 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 4,727 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,768 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,727 miles
Average per year
8,505 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,495 miles
  • 2025 – 171,768 miles
  • 2024 – 163,765 miles
  • 2023 – 153,476 miles
  • 2022 – 144,321 miles
  • 2021 – 136,641 miles
  • 2020 – 131,564 miles
  • 2019 – 128,604 miles
  • 2018 – 116,787 miles
  • 2017 – 98,199 miles
  • 2016 – 81,882 miles
  • 2015 – 64,154 miles
  • 2014 – 57,466 miles
  • 2013 – 49,991 miles
  • 2012 – 43,095 miles
  • 2011 – 37,858 miles
  • 2010 – 32,479 miles
  • 2009 – 26,646 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,495 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,495 miles (+4,727)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    176,495 miles
    Test number
    769625852006
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass171,768 miles (+8,003)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    171,768 miles
    Test number
    161429169890
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass163,765 miles (+10,289)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    163,765 miles
    Test number
    608828615473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass153,476 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    153,476 miles
    Test number
    608889228823
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail153,476 miles (+9,155)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,476 miles
    Test number
    633981824552
    • Repaired at testPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass144,321 miles (+7,680)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    144,321 miles
    Test number
    521248502515
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass136,641 miles (+5,077)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    136,641 miles
    Test number
    371147486551
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass131,564 miles (+2,960)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    131,564 miles
    Test number
    391940426707
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass128,604 miles (+11,817)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    128,604 miles
    Test number
    190911711927
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass116,787 miles (+18,588)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    116,787 miles
    Test number
    439930935290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass98,199 miles (+16,317)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    98,199 miles
    Test number
    975970553107
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass81,882 miles (+17,728)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    81,882 miles
    Test number
    808554296533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,154 miles (+6,688)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    64,154 miles
    Test number
    181890311415
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  14. Fail57,466 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,466 miles
    Test number
    399786454294
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  15. Pass57,466 miles (+7,475)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    57,466 miles
    Test number
    839016254213
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  16. Fail49,991 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,991 miles
    Test number
    395742213271
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass49,991 miles (+6,896)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    49,991 miles
    Test number
    599732413270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    43,095 miles
    Test number
    926059212299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail43,095 miles (+5,237)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,095 miles
    Test number
    975379312271
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass37,858 miles (+5,379)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    37,858 miles
    Test number
    319636031013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,479 miles (+5,833)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    32,479 miles
    Test number
    171167330441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    26,646 miles
    Test number
    662944829057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 FYW

Does LA55 FYW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 FYW is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 FYW?
The MOT on LA55 FYW is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 FYW done?
LA55 FYW was recorded at 176,495 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 8,505 miles a year.
Has LA55 FYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 FYW has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LA55 FYW 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 FYW find?
LA55 FYW passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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