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Kia Cerato

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,599 cc

LA55 FYYMOT history

LA55 FYY is a black petrol Kia Cerato first used on 20 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 131,318 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
131,318 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,062 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 FYY
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 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 FYY was last recorded at 131,318 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 4,727 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Feb 2013: 53,103 miles, lower than 53,105 miles on 19 Feb 2013.

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
126,591 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,727 miles
Average per year
6,062 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,318 miles
  • 2025 – 126,591 miles
  • 2024 – 121,653 miles
  • 2022 – 120,932 miles
  • 2021 – 109,019 miles
  • 2020 – 99,465 miles
  • 2019 – 96,105 miles
  • 2018 – 91,528 miles
  • 2017 – 86,112 miles
  • 2016 – 77,967 miles
  • 2015 – 69,890 miles
  • 2014 – 61,575 miles
  • 2013 – 53,103 miles
  • 2012 – 44,088 miles
  • 2011 – 36,904 miles
  • 2010 – 31,452 miles
  • 2009 – 27,117 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,318 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,318 miles (+4,727)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    131,318 miles
    Test number
    615874485044
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass126,591 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    126,591 miles
    Test number
    121370933458
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail126,591 miles (+4,938)4 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,591 miles
    Test number
    251427078680
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass121,653 miles (+721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    121,653 miles
    Test number
    839228745950
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass120,932 miles (+11,913)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    120,932 miles
    Test number
    536131454309
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass109,019 miles (+9,554)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    109,019 miles
    Test number
    241342327097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass99,465 miles (+3,360)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    99,465 miles
    Test number
    160374390676
    • 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))

  8. Pass96,105 miles (+4,577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    96,105 miles
    Test number
    239496560932
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass91,528 miles (+5,416)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    91,528 miles
    Test number
    818111952390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,112 miles (+8,145)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    86,112 miles
    Test number
    188652231161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,967 miles (+8,077)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    77,967 miles
    Test number
    324054824783
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres weaing on outside edges

  12. Pass69,890 miles (+8,315)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    69,890 miles
    Test number
    818684745061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,575 miles (+8,472)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    61,575 miles
    Test number
    939197234012
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass53,103 miles (-2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    53,103 miles
    Test number
    957802953020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  15. Fail53,105 miles (+228)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,105 miles
    Test number
    557360253066
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  16. Fail52,877 miles (+8,789)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,877 miles
    Test number
    647154743069
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass44,088 miles (+7,184)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    44,088 miles
    Test number
    549263752049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass36,904 miles (+5,452)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    36,904 miles
    Test number
    306414051008
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  19. Pass31,452 miles (+4,335)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    31,452 miles
    Test number
    881613950023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail27,117 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,117 miles
    Test number
    292199929004
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  21. Pass27,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    27,117 miles
    Test number
    844069429044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 FYY

Does LA55 FYY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 FYY is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 FYY?
The MOT on LA55 FYY is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 FYY done?
LA55 FYY was recorded at 131,318 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 6,062 miles a year.
Has LA55 FYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 FYY has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LA55 FYY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Feb 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA55 FYY find?
LA55 FYY passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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