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Kia Cerato

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,599 cc

LC55 LCYMOT history

LC55 LCY is a blue petrol Kia Cerato first used on 4 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 141,094 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Oct 2023
Mileage
141,094 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2023
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,503 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 LCY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Cerato
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,599 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LC55 LCY was last recorded at 141,094 miles on 3 Oct 2023, 4,803 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,291 miles · 5 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
4,803 miles
Average per year
7,503 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 141,094 miles
  • 2022 – 136,291 miles
  • 2021 – 130,157 miles
  • 2020 – 123,130 miles
  • 2019 – 117,976 miles
  • 2018 – 112,156 miles
  • 2017 – 104,556 miles
  • 2016 – 96,877 miles
  • 2015 – 88,635 miles
  • 2014 – 80,183 miles
  • 2013 – 72,527 miles
  • 2012 – 65,857 miles
  • 2011 – 59,241 miles
  • 2010 – 50,360 miles
  • 2009 – 40,641 miles
  • 2008 – 29,134 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail141,094 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

What MOT failures 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail141,094 miles (+4,803)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,094 miles
    Test number
    420955494657
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass136,291 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    136,291 miles
    Test number
    431483982831
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail136,290 miles (+6,133)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,290 miles
    Test number
    643384177681
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill and inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill and inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass130,157 miles (+112)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    130,157 miles
    Test number
    232994868966
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail130,045 miles (+6,915)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,045 miles
    Test number
    127922576793
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass123,130 miles (+5,154)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    123,130 miles
    Test number
    756257109653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass117,976 miles (+73)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    117,976 miles
    Test number
    369023784927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail117,903 miles (+5,747)1 dangerous9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,903 miles
    Test number
    205682229152
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt d link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn d link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass112,156 miles (+7,600)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    112,156 miles
    Test number
    962726718260
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass104,556 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    104,556 miles
    Test number
    236534837016
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes covered in grease hard to tell true condion

  11. Fail104,554 miles (+7,677)1 dangerous3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,554 miles
    Test number
    366805190376
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes covered in grease hard to tell true condion

  12. Pass96,877 miles (+8,242)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    96,877 miles
    Test number
    963404114114
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  13. Pass88,635 miles (+8,452)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    88,635 miles
    Test number
    471880871264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail80,183 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,183 miles
    Test number
    205531864280
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass80,183 miles (+7,656)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    80,183 miles
    Test number
    325421664205
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass72,527 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    72,527 miles
    Test number
    396664573243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail72,512 miles (+6,655)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,512 miles
    Test number
    475203673243
    • FailureOffside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass65,857 miles (+6,616)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    65,857 miles
    Test number
    389908872211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,241 miles (+8,881)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    59,241 miles
    Test number
    568629671277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,360 miles (+9,719)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    50,360 miles
    Test number
    212847270258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  21. Pass40,641 miles (+11,507)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    40,641 miles
    Test number
    252006909300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,134 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    29,134 miles
    Test number
    441885508339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about LC55 LCY

Does LC55 LCY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC55 LCY expired on 5 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC55 LCY?
The MOT on LC55 LCY expired on 5 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC55 LCY done?
LC55 LCY was recorded at 141,094 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2023, an average of 7,503 miles a year.
Has LC55 LCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 LCY has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LC55 LCY 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 LC55 LCY find?
LC55 LCY failed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects and 5 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; nearside front outer sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened; offside front outer sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened, and 8 more.

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