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Kia Cerato

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,599 cc

LA55 FZLMOT history

LA55 FZL is a red petrol Kia Cerato first used on 21 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 115,706 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
115,706 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,574 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 FZL
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
21 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 FZL was last recorded at 115,706 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 195 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,511 miles · 28 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
195 miles
Average per year
5,574 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,706 miles
  • 2024 – 90,391 miles
  • 2023 – 78,734 miles
  • 2022 – 73,130 miles
  • 2021 – 68,732 miles
  • 2020 – 68,011 miles
  • 2019 – 64,437 miles
  • 2018 – 60,809 miles
  • 2017 – 57,956 miles
  • 2016 – 54,026 miles
  • 2015 – 49,797 miles
  • 2014 – 46,344 miles
  • 2013 – 43,688 miles
  • 2012 – 36,685 miles
  • 2011 – 30,609 miles
  • 2010 – 29,300 miles
  • 2009 – 23,154 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,706 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass115,706 miles (+195)5 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    115,706 miles
    Test number
    971796392412
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail115,511 miles (+25,120)5 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,511 miles
    Test number
    934296706992
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass90,391 miles (+209)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    90,391 miles
    Test number
    702949894776
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail90,182 miles (+11,448)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,182 miles
    Test number
    424005176438
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass78,734 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    78,734 miles
    Test number
    472587844427
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail78,734 miles (+5,604)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,734 miles
    Test number
    450979003058
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass73,130 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    73,130 miles
    Test number
    645140115175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Fail73,130 miles (+4,398)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,130 miles
    Test number
    422126355000
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass68,732 miles (+721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    68,732 miles
    Test number
    627321722143
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both and rear inner sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass68,011 miles (+3,574)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    68,011 miles
    Test number
    322675081116
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills becoming weak due to corrosion

  11. Pass64,437 miles (+3,628)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    64,437 miles
    Test number
    604996959948
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Pass60,809 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    60,809 miles
    Test number
    347706997323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail60,787 miles (+2,831)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,787 miles
    Test number
    680774090603
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass57,956 miles (+3,930)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    57,956 miles
    Test number
    464188782613
    • AdvisorySlight misting of fluid around steering rack (o/s)

  15. Pass54,026 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    54,026 miles
    Test number
    641513105727
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Fail54,025 miles (+4,228)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,025 miles
    Test number
    761813356857
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass49,797 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    49,797 miles
    Test number
    756337515152
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail49,797 miles (+3,453)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,797 miles
    Test number
    645287415149
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass46,344 miles (+2,656)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    46,344 miles
    Test number
    968142214153
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront tyres slightly worn on edges

  20. Pass43,688 miles (+7,003)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    43,688 miles
    Test number
    626732223191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  21. Pass36,685 miles (+6,076)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    36,685 miles
    Test number
    946444312179
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass30,609 miles (+1,309)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    30,609 miles
    Test number
    627231811122
    • NoteN/s front wing damaged

  23. Pass29,300 miles (+6,146)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    29,300 miles
    Test number
    900900410104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    23,154 miles
    Test number
    884774919113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 FZL

Does LA55 FZL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 FZL is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LA55 FZL?
The MOT on LA55 FZL is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 FZL done?
LA55 FZL was recorded at 115,706 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 5,574 miles a year.
Has LA55 FZL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 FZL has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LA55 FZL 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 FZL find?
LA55 FZL passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 5 major defects, 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside rear inner vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill; nearside rear outer vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill, and 9 more.

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