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Kia Cerato

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,599 cc

LA55 FZHMOT history

LA55 FZH is a red petrol Kia Cerato first used on 20 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 109,836 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Oct 2023
Mileage
109,836 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,674 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 FZH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Cerato
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,599 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 FZH was last recorded at 109,836 miles on 19 Oct 2022, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,824 miles · 5 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
6,674 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 109,836 miles
  • 2021 – 106,777 miles
  • 2020 – 99,170 miles
  • 2019 – 92,526 miles
  • 2018 – 84,860 miles
  • 2017 – 78,047 miles
  • 2016 – 72,171 miles
  • 2015 – 66,613 miles
  • 2014 – 59,532 miles
  • 2013 – 52,533 miles
  • 2012 – 45,173 miles
  • 2011 – 35,562 miles
  • 2010 – 26,033 miles
  • 2009 – 19,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,836 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED NEEDS ATTENTION

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass109,836 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    109,836 miles
    Test number
    509918926625
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail109,824 miles (+3,047)8 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,824 miles
    Test number
    368986536622
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass106,777 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    106,777 miles
    Test number
    559610637530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED NEEDS ATTENTION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED NEEDS ATTENTION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail106,770 miles (+7,600)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,770 miles
    Test number
    372212449006
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED NEEDS ATTENTION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED NEEDS ATTENTION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass99,170 miles (+6,644)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    99,170 miles
    Test number
    940665118400
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust joints corroded

  6. Pass92,526 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    92,526 miles
    Test number
    322907231719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play needs attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail92,526 miles (+7,666)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,526 miles
    Test number
    396266063269
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play needs attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass84,860 miles (+6,813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    84,860 miles
    Test number
    751663649762
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged

  9. Pass78,047 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    78,047 miles
    Test number
    272354428281
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre balding on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in rear clip (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail78,047 miles (+5,876)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,047 miles
    Test number
    326800177943
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre balding on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in rear clip (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass72,171 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    72,171 miles
    Test number
    231217783710
    • AdvisoryFront number plat damaged
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail72,171 miles (+5,558)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,171 miles
    Test number
    618619439049
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront number plat damaged
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass66,613 miles (+7,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    66,613 miles
    Test number
    997588405243
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass59,532 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    59,532 miles
    Test number
    817273504281
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail59,532 miles (+6,999)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,532 miles
    Test number
    379583804281
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass52,533 miles (+7,360)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    52,533 miles
    Test number
    379627903277
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre balding on edge

  17. Pass45,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    45,173 miles
    Test number
    549869502226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,173 miles (+9,611)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,173 miles
    Test number
    118139902286
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • NoteEcu lamp illuminated
    • NoteNearside front tyre balding on edge

  19. Pass35,562 miles (+9,529)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    35,562 miles
    Test number
    878343411278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,033 miles (+6,712)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    26,033 miles
    Test number
    370504920217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,321 miles (+725)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    19,321 miles
    Test number
    930117239263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    18,596 miles
    Test number
    890227249089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 FZH

Does LA55 FZH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 FZH expired on 18 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 FZH?
The MOT on LA55 FZH expired on 18 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 FZH done?
LA55 FZH was recorded at 109,836 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2022, an average of 6,674 miles a year.
Has LA55 FZH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 FZH has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LA55 FZH 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 FZH find?
LA55 FZH passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2022 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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