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2006 KIA CERATO
General Information
- Registration LA55FYO
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model CERATO
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1599cc
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- Expires 24 Apr 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 93,141 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
25 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 88,723 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Nearside Rear light lens slightly damaged
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- oil level low added 2 lts of 10w40
- battery slightly insecure
24 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 88,719 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure plus inner runflat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear light lens slightly damaged
- parking brake effort only just met minimum effort
- oil level low added 2 lts of 10w40
- battery slightly insecure
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
16 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 83,327 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
15 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 83,327 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
31 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 76,586 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
30 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 76,578 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 70,011 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
14 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 65,329 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 63,186 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
4 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 62,037 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2020 10 Jun 202626 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 54,143 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- unable to inspect engine compartment fully due to engine covers fitted.
- offside & nearside rear tyres x 2 wearing on the inner edges. 195/60r15.
9 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 36,541 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
19 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 35,935 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2017 10 Jun 202618 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 35,935 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
17 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 34,924 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2016 10 Jun 202617 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 34,924 MI
10 Jun 202617 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 33,564 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
21 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 32,344 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
20 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 30,848 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2013 10 Jun 202620 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 30,848 MI
10 Jun 202622 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 28,558 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2012 10 Jun 202618 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 25,673 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2011 10 Jun 202618 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 20,399 MI
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LA55FYO was registered on 2006-02-21
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