Kia Cerato
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,599 cc
LC55 LFPMOT history
LC55 LFP is a silver petrol Kia Cerato first used on 9 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Feb 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 97,605 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 97,605 mi
- At MOT on 4 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,597 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC55 LFP
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Cerato
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,599 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 9 Nov 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC55 LFP was last recorded at 97,605 miles on 4 Feb 2025, 5,731 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 91,874 miles · 30 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,731 miles
- Average per year
- 5,597 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 97,605 miles
- 2024 – 91,874 miles
- 2023 – 91,871 miles
- 2022 – 85,605 miles
- 2021 – 79,525 miles
- 2020 – 70,706 miles
- 2019 – 62,468 miles
- 2018 – 57,110 miles
- 2017 – 51,938 miles
- 2016 – 46,923 miles
- 2015 – 41,289 miles
- 2014 – 35,087 miles
- 2013 – 28,730 miles
- 2012 – 23,476 miles
- 2011 – 18,417 miles
- 2010 – 13,972 miles
- 2009 – 9,671 miles
- 2008 – 6,656 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,605 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
24 tests since 5 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,605 miles (+5,731)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 97,605 miles
- Test number
- 220612440836
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Pass91,874 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 91,874 miles
- Test number
- 378251163264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,871 miles (+6,266)2 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,871 miles
- Test number
- 715824462665
- DangerousFront Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousRear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass85,605 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 85,605 miles
- Test number
- 837499871419
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail85,599 miles (+6,074)8 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,599 miles
- Test number
- 730490969298
- MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust gas leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill hold and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill hold and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass79,525 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 79,525 miles
- Test number
- 130921710112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,519 miles (+8,813)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,519 miles
- Test number
- 229031658228
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre cracking in tread
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre cracking in tread
Pass70,706 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 70,706 miles
- Test number
- 976033309255
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail70,705 miles (+8,237)9 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,705 miles
- Test number
- 826333862632
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- 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))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorOffside 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))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass62,468 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 62,468 miles
- Test number
- 295871455886
- AdvisoryFront brake pipes at flexis corroding
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corroded
- AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes corroding
Fail62,465 miles (+5,355)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,465 miles
- Test number
- 879600346603
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront brake pipes at flexis corroding
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corroded
- AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes corroding
Pass57,110 miles (+5,172)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 57,110 miles
- Test number
- 582677512160
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroding
- AdvisoryVehicle corroding inc suspension/steering
Pass51,938 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 51,938 miles
- Test number
- 755749365492
- AdvisoryCovers fitted
- AdvisoryFront and rear subframes showing signs of corrosion
Fail51,934 miles (+5,011)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,934 miles
- Test number
- 802266419592
- FailureEmissions not tested erratic idle emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pads low
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc showing signs of corrosion
- AdvisoryCovers fitted
- AdvisoryFront and rear subframes showing signs of corrosion
Pass46,923 miles (+5,634)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 46,923 miles
- Test number
- 362512287084
- AdvisoryCovers fitted to front to rear brake/fuel pipes
Pass41,289 miles (+6,202)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 41,289 miles
- Test number
- 471966034224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,087 miles (+6,357)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 35,087 miles
- Test number
- 958115824340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,730 miles (+5,254)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 28,730 miles
- Test number
- 405087093295
- NoteExhaust flexi deteriated/blowing
- NoteOffside front brake pipe corroded
Pass23,476 miles (+5,059)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 23,476 miles
- Test number
- 469120192295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,417 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 18,417 miles
- Test number
- 798919691203
- NoteOsf tyre is worn on edge
Fail18,417 miles (+4,445)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,417 miles
- Test number
- 855509991205
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteNearside front tyre is heavly worn on edge
- NoteOsf tyre is worn on edge
Pass13,972 miles (+4,301)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 13,972 miles
- Test number
- 393691590278
- NoteFront tyres wearing on edges
Pass9,671 miles (+3,015)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 9,671 miles
- Test number
- 440800209478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,656 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 6,656 miles
- Test number
- 634770618370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LC55 LFP
- Does LC55 LFP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LC55 LFP expired on 3 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LC55 LFP?
- The MOT on LC55 LFP expired on 3 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LC55 LFP done?
- LC55 LFP was recorded at 97,605 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2025, an average of 5,597 miles a year.
- Has LC55 LFP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC55 LFP has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on LC55 LFP 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 LFP find?
- LC55 LFP passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn.
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