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Kia Cerato

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,493 cc

LC07 VFOMOT history

LC07 VFO is a silver diesel Kia Cerato first used on 27 Apr 2007. Its MOT expired on 26 Jul 2025 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 88,826 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jul 2025
Mileage
88,826 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2024
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,270 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC07 VFO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Cerato
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,493 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
27 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC07 VFO was last recorded at 88,826 miles on 24 Jul 2024, 7,635 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,191 miles · 19 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
7,635 miles
Average per year
5,270 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 88,826 miles
  • 2023 – 81,191 miles
  • 2022 – 76,161 miles
  • 2021 – 73,126 miles
  • 2020 – 70,284 miles
  • 2019 – 68,729 miles
  • 2018 – 67,095 miles
  • 2017 – 62,754 miles
  • 2016 – 57,855 miles
  • 2015 – 53,215 miles
  • 2014 – 46,799 miles
  • 2013 – 38,037 miles
  • 2012 – 29,452 miles
  • 2011 – 20,956 miles
  • 2010 – 13,528 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,826 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Hose from steering pump to rack (2.1.5 (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.

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Power steering fluid level below minimum

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,826 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    88,826 miles
    Test number
    320090031901
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Hose from steering pump to rack (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail88,826 miles (+7,635)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,826 miles
    Test number
    257468660693
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Hose from steering pump to rack (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass81,191 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    81,191 miles
    Test number
    131272079448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail81,191 miles (+5,030)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,191 miles
    Test number
    615711626700
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass76,161 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    76,161 miles
    Test number
    953285518046
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail76,161 miles (+3,035)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,161 miles
    Test number
    432874161990
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass73,126 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    73,126 miles
    Test number
    501714843845
    • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated Fuel tank breather hose (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Fail73,126 miles (+2,842)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,126 miles
    Test number
    804592340917
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated Fuel tank breather hose (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass70,284 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    70,284 miles
    Test number
    523922929793
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Fail70,284 miles (+1,555)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,284 miles
    Test number
    907500827370
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass68,729 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    68,729 miles
    Test number
    438285534084
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Fail68,729 miles (+1,634)1 dangerous1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,729 miles
    Test number
    985051748852
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  13. Pass67,095 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    67,095 miles
    Test number
    346109689936
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid on min
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  14. Fail67,095 miles (+4,341)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,095 miles
    Test number
    389776713711
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid on min
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass62,754 miles (+4,899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    62,754 miles
    Test number
    142829272100
    • AdvisoryPOWER STEERING PIPE/HOSE SLIGHT LEAK

  16. Pass57,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    57,855 miles
    Test number
    235462761956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail57,855 miles (+4,640)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,855 miles
    Test number
    441585104576
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass53,215 miles (+6,416)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    53,215 miles
    Test number
    348370415148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail46,799 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,799 miles
    Test number
    426316004169
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass46,799 miles (+8,762)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    46,799 miles
    Test number
    478226104198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,037 miles (+8,585)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    38,037 miles
    Test number
    455412103124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,452 miles (+8,496)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    29,452 miles
    Test number
    187054292437
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass20,956 miles (+7,428)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    20,956 miles
    Test number
    579481891099
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass13,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    13,528 miles
    Test number
    261270900467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC07 VFO

Does LC07 VFO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC07 VFO expired on 26 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC07 VFO?
The MOT on LC07 VFO expired on 26 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC07 VFO done?
LC07 VFO was recorded at 88,826 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2024, an average of 5,270 miles a year.
Has LC07 VFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC07 VFO has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LC07 VFO 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 LC07 VFO find?
LC07 VFO passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2024 with 2 advisories: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage hose from steering pump to rack.

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