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Kia Cerato

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,599 cc

LC55 LFNMOT history

LC55 LFN is a black petrol Kia Cerato first used on 9 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 63,631 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
63,631 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,014 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 LFN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Cerato
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,599 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 LFN was last recorded at 63,631 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,631 miles · 11 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,014 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,631 miles
  • 2025 – 61,699 miles
  • 2024 – 50,221 miles
  • 2022 – 45,742 miles
  • 2021 – 45,215 miles
  • 2020 – 44,800 miles
  • 2019 – 43,570 miles
  • 2018 – 41,993 miles
  • 2017 – 40,010 miles
  • 2016 – 37,993 miles
  • 2015 – 34,472 miles
  • 2014 – 31,252 miles
  • 2013 – 28,728 miles
  • 2012 – 27,429 miles
  • 2011 – 23,623 miles
  • 2010 – 19,232 miles
  • 2009 – 15,788 miles
  • 2008 – 11,344 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,631 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear brake binding slightly.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,631 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    63,631 miles
    Test number
    114427261442
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail63,631 miles (+1,932)2 dangerous8 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,631 miles
    Test number
    161737642852
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass61,699 miles (+11,478)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    61,699 miles
    Test number
    244666380102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  4. Pass50,221 miles (+4,479)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    50,221 miles
    Test number
    214362455525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass45,742 miles (+527)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    45,742 miles
    Test number
    246724663985
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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))

  6. Pass45,215 miles (+415)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    45,215 miles
    Test number
    944298932734
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R & O/S/R Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F & O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass44,800 miles (+1,230)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    44,800 miles
    Test number
    334850257186
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass43,570 miles (+1,577)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    43,570 miles
    Test number
    873380620612
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass41,993 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    41,993 miles
    Test number
    804739251713
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail41,993 miles (+1,983)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,993 miles
    Test number
    699087143238
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NSF/OSF SPLIT (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass40,010 miles (+21)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    40,010 miles
    Test number
    684978282983
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding slightly.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  12. Fail39,989 miles (+1,996)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,989 miles
    Test number
    663252242750
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding slightly.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  13. Pass37,993 miles (+3,521)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    37,993 miles
    Test number
    658596523658
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass34,472 miles (+3,220)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    34,472 miles
    Test number
    286223215423
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass31,252 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    31,252 miles
    Test number
    168920404101
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail31,252 miles (+2,524)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,252 miles
    Test number
    378960604162
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass28,728 miles (+1,299)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    28,728 miles
    Test number
    985816313172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,429 miles (+3,806)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    27,429 miles
    Test number
    407003512383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,623 miles (+4,391)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    23,623 miles
    Test number
    567730891219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,232 miles (+3,444)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    19,232 miles
    Test number
    550776300311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,788 miles (+4,444)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    15,788 miles
    Test number
    593564819330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    11,344 miles
    Test number
    990660018315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC55 LFN

Does LC55 LFN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC55 LFN is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC55 LFN?
The MOT on LC55 LFN is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC55 LFN done?
LC55 LFN was recorded at 63,631 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 3,014 miles a year.
Has LC55 LFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 LFN has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LC55 LFN 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 LFN find?
LC55 LFN passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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