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Kia Cerato

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 2,000 cc

LC07 VHTMOT history

LC07 VHT is a blue diesel Kia Cerato first used on 28 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 88,689 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
88,689 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,876 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC07 VHT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Cerato
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC07 VHT was last recorded at 88,689 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 1,692 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,997 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,692 miles
Average per year
4,876 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,689 miles
  • 2025 – 86,997 miles
  • 2023 – 84,482 miles
  • 2022 – 78,163 miles
  • 2021 – 73,602 miles
  • 2020 – 70,008 miles
  • 2019 – 64,725 miles
  • 2018 – 59,599 miles
  • 2017 – 55,299 miles
  • 2016 – 51,250 miles
  • 2015 – 47,545 miles
  • 2014 – 40,996 miles
  • 2013 – 34,159 miles
  • 2012 – 27,650 miles
  • 2011 – 19,555 miles
  • 2010 – 11,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,689 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front brake slightly binding
  • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges and getting heavily perished
  • AdvisoryBoth number plates getting deterioratedRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBrake pipes undersealed and getting corroded in areasRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes getting heavily corroded in areas
  • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corroded in areas

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.

  • Rear suspension corroded in areas

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Both front suspension top strut mounting areas getting corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Both front suspension top strut mounting areas corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both number plates deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,689 miles (+1,692)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    88,689 miles
    Test number
    813417702526
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges and getting heavily perished
    • AdvisoryBoth number plates getting deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes undersealed and getting corroded in areas
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes getting heavily corroded in areas
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corroded in areas

  2. Pass86,997 miles (+2,515)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    86,997 miles
    Test number
    321110366421
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished and wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension corroded in areas
    • AdvisoryBoth number plates getting deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes undersealed and getting corroded in areas
    • AdvisoryFront suspension corroded in areas

  3. Pass84,482 miles (+2,174)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    84,482 miles
    Test number
    680885831823
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension getting heavily corroded in areas

  4. Pass82,308 miles (+4,145)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    82,308 miles
    Test number
    690794809558
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension top struts mounting areas getting corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth number plates getting deteriorated

  5. Pass78,163 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    78,163 miles
    Test number
    657078284054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded in areas
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension top strut mounting areas getting corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth number plates getting deteriorated

  6. Fail78,161 miles (+4,559)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,161 miles
    Test number
    751723695797
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded in areas
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension top strut mounting areas getting corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth number plates getting deteriorated

  7. Pass73,602 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    73,602 miles
    Test number
    606343341138
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded in areas
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension top strut mounting areas corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth number plates deteriorated

  8. Fail73,602 miles (+3,594)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,602 miles
    Test number
    723413557977
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low efficiency (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low efficiency (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded in areas
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension top strut mounting areas corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth number plates deteriorated

  9. Pass70,008 miles (+5,283)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    70,008 miles
    Test number
    562421338361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,725 miles (+5,126)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    64,725 miles
    Test number
    174796710039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    59,599 miles
    Test number
    768727939921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail59,599 miles (+4,300)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,599 miles
    Test number
    602107581727
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass55,299 miles (+4,049)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    55,299 miles
    Test number
    504099305584
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge
    • AdvisoryBoth rear link arms gaiters getting deteriorated

  14. Pass51,250 miles (+3,705)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    51,250 miles
    Test number
    114905000035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,545 miles (+6,549)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    47,545 miles
    Test number
    179234655064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,996 miles (+6,837)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    40,996 miles
    Test number
    298239164071
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass34,159 miles (+6,509)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    34,159 miles
    Test number
    176488473035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,650 miles (+8,095)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    27,650 miles
    Test number
    775550982017
    • NoteFront discs rusty

  19. Pass19,555 miles (+7,910)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    19,555 miles
    Test number
    586594281097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass11,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    11,645 miles
    Test number
    202848680040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC07 VHT

Does LC07 VHT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC07 VHT is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC07 VHT?
The MOT on LC07 VHT is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC07 VHT done?
LC07 VHT was recorded at 88,689 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 4,876 miles a year.
Has LC07 VHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC07 VHT has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LC07 VHT 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 VHT find?
LC07 VHT passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake slightly binding; both front tyres wearing on edges and getting heavily perished, and 4 more.

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