Kia Cerato
Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,599 cc
LA55 FZFMOT history
LA55 FZF is a black petrol Kia Cerato first used on 20 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 67,093 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Dec 2025
- Mileage
- 67,093 mi
- At MOT on 5 Dec 2024
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,950 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA55 FZF
- 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 4 Dec 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Dec 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA55 FZF was last recorded at 67,093 miles on 5 Dec 2024, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 11 Jul 2019: 54,284 miles, lower than 114,044 miles on 2 Nov 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 67,085 miles · 14 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8 miles
- Average per year
- 2,950 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 67,093 miles
- 2023 – 64,531 miles
- 2022 – 60,385 miles
- 2021 – 57,490 miles
- 2019 – 54,286 miles
- 2017 – 114,044 miles
- 2016 – 49,084 miles
- 2015 – 48,339 miles
- 2014 – 47,215 miles
- 2013 – 45,605 miles
- 2012 – 44,286 miles
- 2011 – 42,748 miles
- 2010 – 40,474 miles
- 2009 – 20,477 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass67,093 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
21 tests since 16 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass67,093 miles (+8)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 67,093 miles
- Test number
- 385144401174
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail67,085 miles (+2,554)1 dangerous3 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,085 miles
- Test number
- 465624116058
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass64,531 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 64,531 miles
- Test number
- 715622943148
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail64,531 miles (+4,146)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,531 miles
- Test number
- 842258447969
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass60,385 miles (+2,895)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 60,385 miles
- Test number
- 524145174539
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass57,490 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 57,490 miles
- Test number
- 274136013632
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail57,490 miles (+3,204)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,490 miles
- Test number
- 473034929696
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass54,286 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 54,286 miles
- Test number
- 765029979363
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail54,284 miles (-59,760)8 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,284 miles
- Test number
- 644485950366
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass114,044 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 114,044 miles
- Test number
- 426381872630
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,846 miles (+1,762)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,846 miles
- Test number
- 100339383516
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass49,084 miles (+745)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 49,084 miles
- Test number
- 488973477353
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,339 miles (+1,124)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 48,339 miles
- Test number
- 116375903812
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,215 miles (+1,610)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 47,215 miles
- Test number
- 935212004343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,605 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 45,605 miles
- Test number
- 909576293244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,605 miles (+1,319)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,605 miles
- Test number
- 619904283235
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass44,286 miles (+1,538)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 44,286 miles
- Test number
- 247574702389
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass42,748 miles (+2,274)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 42,748 miles
- Test number
- 486134701338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,474 miles (+8,443)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 40,474 miles
- Test number
- 571886200366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,031 miles (+11,554)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 32,031 miles
- Test number
- 691870050044
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass20,477 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 20,477 miles
- Test number
- 703147849021
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront number plate
Questions about LA55 FZF
- Does LA55 FZF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LA55 FZF expired on 4 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LA55 FZF?
- The MOT on LA55 FZF expired on 4 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LA55 FZF done?
- LA55 FZF was recorded at 67,093 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2024, an average of 2,950 miles a year.
- Has LA55 FZF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA55 FZF has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on LA55 FZF ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jul 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LA55 FZF find?
- LA55 FZF passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2024 with 7 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 4 more.
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