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Kia Cerato

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,599 cc

LB55 ZFTMOT history

LB55 ZFT is a black petrol Kia Cerato first used on 23 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 78,434 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Aug 2027
Mileage
78,434 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,094 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 ZFT
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
23 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 ZFT was last recorded at 78,434 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 427 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,007 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
427 miles
Average per year
2,094 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,434 miles
  • 2025 – 78,007 miles
  • 2024 – 77,768 miles
  • 2023 – 77,156 miles
  • 2022 – 75,681 miles
  • 2020 – 75,409 miles
  • 2019 – 75,023 miles
  • 2018 – 74,626 miles
  • 2017 – 74,376 miles
  • 2015 – 73,674 miles
  • 2014 – 73,026 miles
  • 2013 – 69,661 miles
  • 2012 – 66,997 miles
  • 2011 – 66,181 miles
  • 2010 – 53,935 miles
  • 2009 – 42,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,434 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 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.

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,434 miles (+427)3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    78,434 miles
    Test number
    952899546012
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass78,007 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    78,007 miles
    Test number
    257403191417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  3. Fail78,007 miles (+239)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,007 miles
    Test number
    188931467724
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  4. Pass77,768 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    77,768 miles
    Test number
    744550961276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Fail77,754 miles (+598)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,754 miles
    Test number
    201300578431
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass77,156 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    77,156 miles
    Test number
    847769342327
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  7. Fail77,156 miles (+1,475)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,156 miles
    Test number
    289553117661
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  8. Pass75,681 miles (+272)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    75,681 miles
    Test number
    453267275818
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  9. Pass75,409 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    75,409 miles
    Test number
    743640019376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail75,399 miles (+376)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,399 miles
    Test number
    349023561151
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass75,023 miles (+397)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    75,023 miles
    Test number
    261430985970
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass74,626 miles (+250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    74,626 miles
    Test number
    626343342313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lens craked
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  13. Pass74,376 miles (+702)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    74,376 miles
    Test number
    401402993462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,674 miles (+648)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    73,674 miles
    Test number
    842919198043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,026 miles (+3,365)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    73,026 miles
    Test number
    275731314382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,661 miles (+2,664)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    69,661 miles
    Test number
    288661763201
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  17. Fail66,997 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,997 miles
    Test number
    348760232294
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass66,997 miles (+816)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    66,997 miles
    Test number
    515990232231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,181 miles (+2,373)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    66,181 miles
    Test number
    319831521409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,808 miles (+9,873)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    63,808 miles
    Test number
    316884981060
    • NoteBoth front outer tyres slightly worn
    • NoteBoth front wipers slightly worn
    • NoteFront brake pads 70% worn

  21. Pass53,935 miles (+11,857)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    53,935 miles
    Test number
    143908680012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,078 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    42,078 miles
    Test number
    224060099037
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Questions about LB55 ZFT

Does LB55 ZFT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 ZFT is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 ZFT?
The MOT on LB55 ZFT is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 ZFT done?
LB55 ZFT was recorded at 78,434 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 2,094 miles a year.
Has LB55 ZFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 ZFT has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 ZFT 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 LB55 ZFT find?
LB55 ZFT passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 3 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside front headlamp reflector slightly defective; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front headlamp reflector slightly defective, and 9 more.

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