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Kia Cerato

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,599 cc

LC55 LFXMOT history

LC55 LFX is a red petrol Kia Cerato first used on 9 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 Nov 2024 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 147,440 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Nov 2024
Mileage
147,440 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2024
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,511 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 LFX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Cerato
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,599 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LC55 LFX was last recorded at 147,440 miles on 22 Oct 2024, 643 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,797 miles · 19 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
643 miles
Average per year
9,511 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 147,440 miles
  • 2023 – 139,793 miles
  • 2022 – 129,697 miles
  • 2021 – 124,505 miles
  • 2019 – 115,584 miles
  • 2018 – 108,189 miles
  • 2016 – 96,313 miles
  • 2015 – 81,715 miles
  • 2014 – 76,466 miles
  • 2013 – 66,864 miles
  • 2012 – 55,610 miles
  • 2011 – 36,638 miles
  • 2010 – 16,236 miles
  • 2009 – 63 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail147,440 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorSub-frame has an unsafe modification welded patch (5.3.3 (c) (i))
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryEngine light on
  • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi slight blow
  • AdvisoryFront subframe slight corroded

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.

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail147,440 miles (+643)1 dangerous9 major4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,440 miles
    Test number
    563805440373
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSub-frame has an unsafe modification welded patch (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi slight blow
    • AdvisoryFront subframe slight corroded

  2. Fail146,797 miles (+7,004)4 major4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,797 miles
    Test number
    170458574087
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass139,793 miles (+5)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    139,793 miles
    Test number
    742404230756
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail139,788 miles (+4,747)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,788 miles
    Test number
    975983246432
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass135,041 miles (+3)4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    135,041 miles
    Test number
    857605684698
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail135,038 miles (+5,341)2 dangerous3 major4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,038 miles
    Test number
    582205634795
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass129,697 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    129,697 miles
    Test number
    355167121632
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both headlights misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres perished outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail129,697 miles (+5,192)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,697 miles
    Test number
    530744280234
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both headlights misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres perished outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass124,505 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    124,505 miles
    Test number
    276733790646
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail124,505 miles (+8,921)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,505 miles
    Test number
    300321353170
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear 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 linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass115,584 miles (+7,395)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    115,584 miles
    Test number
    115655072321
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass108,189 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    108,189 miles
    Test number
    744754591657
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre X2
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  13. Fail108,188 miles (+11,875)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,188 miles
    Test number
    235012885219
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre X2
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  14. Pass96,313 miles (+14,598)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    96,313 miles
    Test number
    682647156470
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass81,715 miles (+5,249)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    81,715 miles
    Test number
    158842505246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,466 miles (+9,602)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    76,466 miles
    Test number
    799876524100
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are worn on the outside edges

  17. Pass66,864 miles (+11,254)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    66,864 miles
    Test number
    865229303154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,610 miles (+18,972)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    55,610 miles
    Test number
    609803992015
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass36,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    36,638 miles
    Test number
    577859901133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail36,638 miles (+20,402)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,638 miles
    Test number
    236839501449
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass16,236 miles (+16,173)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    16,236 miles
    Test number
    822680490021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass63 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    63 miles
    Test number
    201134819443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC55 LFX

Does LC55 LFX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC55 LFX expired on 9 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC55 LFX?
The MOT on LC55 LFX expired on 9 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC55 LFX done?
LC55 LFX was recorded at 147,440 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2024, an average of 9,511 miles a year.
Has LC55 LFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 LFX has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LC55 LFX 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 LFX find?
LC55 LFX failed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 9 major defects, 4 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 15 more.

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