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Kia Cerato

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,599 cc

LC55 LLAMOT history

LC55 LLA is a blue petrol Kia Cerato first used on 9 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 27 Nov 2025 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 89,047 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Nov 2025
Mileage
89,047 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2024
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,262 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 LLA
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
9 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 LLA was last recorded at 89,047 miles on 28 Nov 2024, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,040 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
4,262 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 89,047 miles
  • 2023 – 87,325 miles
  • 2022 – 85,874 miles
  • 2021 – 83,887 miles
  • 2020 – 81,017 miles
  • 2019 – 77,601 miles
  • 2018 – 73,518 miles
  • 2017 – 67,740 miles
  • 2016 – 61,263 miles
  • 2015 – 54,730 miles
  • 2014 – 47,823 miles
  • 2013 – 40,734 miles
  • 2012 – 38,664 miles
  • 2011 – 33,361 miles
  • 2010 – 30,585 miles
  • 2009 – 27,800 miles
  • 2008 – 20,395 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,047 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL TO FLOOR AREA AND WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 cracked

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 20 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,047 miles (+7)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    89,047 miles
    Test number
    789825146943
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL TO FLOOR AREA AND WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail89,040 miles (+1,715)1 dangerous2 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,040 miles
    Test number
    569308238815
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL TO FLOOR AREA AND WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass87,325 miles (+1,451)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    87,325 miles
    Test number
    557711891804
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive + SILL TO FLOOR AREA AND WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass85,874 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    85,874 miles
    Test number
    599723339963
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail85,874 miles (+1,987)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,874 miles
    Test number
    206306595396
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass83,887 miles (+2,870)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    83,887 miles
    Test number
    187284000389
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass81,017 miles (+3,416)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    81,017 miles
    Test number
    129854116133
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass77,601 miles (+4,083)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    77,601 miles
    Test number
    650301408339
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  9. Pass73,518 miles (+5,778)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    73,518 miles
    Test number
    785762037146
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass67,740 miles (+6,477)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    67,740 miles
    Test number
    595332793798
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass61,263 miles (+6,533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    61,263 miles
    Test number
    964045459451
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass54,730 miles (+6,907)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    54,730 miles
    Test number
    871818500790
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

  13. Pass47,823 miles (+7,089)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    47,823 miles
    Test number
    148396214390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,734 miles (+2,070)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    40,734 miles
    Test number
    207636013334
    • NoteDampness around power steering pipe near rack.washer fluid sticky.

  15. Pass38,664 miles (+5,303)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    38,664 miles
    Test number
    919172812336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,361 miles (+2,776)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    33,361 miles
    Test number
    295152621355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,585 miles (+2,785)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    30,585 miles
    Test number
    954220320326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,800 miles (+7,405)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    27,800 miles
    Test number
    611177929371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail20,395 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,395 miles
    Test number
    543614498293
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  20. Pass20,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    20,395 miles
    Test number
    982404098242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC55 LLA

Does LC55 LLA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC55 LLA expired on 27 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC55 LLA?
The MOT on LC55 LLA expired on 27 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC55 LLA done?
LC55 LLA was recorded at 89,047 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2024, an average of 4,262 miles a year.
Has LC55 LLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 LLA has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LC55 LLA 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 LLA find?
LC55 LLA passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2024 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 4 more.

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