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Kia Cerato

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,599 cc

LB05 TCXMOT history

LB05 TCX is a blue petrol Kia Cerato first used on 23 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 104,509 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
104,509 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,437 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 TCX
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
23 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 TCX was last recorded at 104,509 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 8,156 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,353 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
8,156 miles
Average per year
4,437 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,509 miles
  • 2025 – 96,353 miles
  • 2024 – 90,570 miles
  • 2023 – 84,147 miles
  • 2022 – 78,944 miles
  • 2021 – 73,556 miles
  • 2020 – 67,406 miles
  • 2019 – 63,501 miles
  • 2018 – 55,984 miles
  • 2017 – 55,957 miles
  • 2015 – 55,652 miles
  • 2014 – 51,270 miles
  • 2013 – 46,567 miles
  • 2012 – 43,071 miles
  • 2011 – 39,572 miles
  • 2010 – 35,349 miles
  • 2009 – 28,844 miles
  • 2008 – 23,329 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,509 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front side repeater lens missing but still shows correct color

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,509 miles (+8,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    104,509 miles
    Test number
    884969126968
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side repeater lens missing but still shows correct color

  2. Pass96,353 miles (+5,783)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    96,353 miles
    Test number
    800472271874
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass90,570 miles (+5)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    90,570 miles
    Test number
    853547019868
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail90,565 miles (+6,418)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,565 miles
    Test number
    400081337402
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested Brake pipe leaking and ready to break (1.2.1 (g))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass84,147 miles (+5,203)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    84,147 miles
    Test number
    362646580596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,944 miles (+4)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    78,944 miles
    Test number
    623936488977
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail78,940 miles (+5,384)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,940 miles
    Test number
    425444232714
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass73,556 miles (+6,150)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    73,556 miles
    Test number
    528472446712
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass67,406 miles (+3,905)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    67,406 miles
    Test number
    805603269894
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracked and perished seeping grease [ attention very soon] (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody surface corrosion to suspension and brake components
    • AdvisoryHeadlight presented and tested level 1 n/s adjuster broken

  10. Pass63,501 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    63,501 miles
    Test number
    872848846294
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlight adjuster broken but aim ok as presented level 1
    • AdvisoryUnderbody surface corrosion

  11. Fail63,498 miles (+7,514)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,498 miles
    Test number
    456936888164
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split loosing grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlight adjuster broken but aim ok as presented level 1
    • AdvisoryUnderbody surface corrosion

  12. Pass55,984 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    55,984 miles
    Test number
    350157958681
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to perish
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion across underside of vehicle

  13. Fail55,981 miles (+24)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,981 miles
    Test number
    130211716491
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to perish
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion across underside of vehicle

  14. Pass55,957 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    55,957 miles
    Test number
    291991302042
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre slightly perished

  15. Fail55,955 miles (+303)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,955 miles
    Test number
    781313706055
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre slightly perished

  16. Pass55,652 miles (+4,382)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    55,652 miles
    Test number
    138321695145
    • AdvisoryFront 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass51,270 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    51,270 miles
    Test number
    758227144183
    • NoteRear tyres perished slightly

  18. Fail51,270 miles (+4,703)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,270 miles
    Test number
    638347944150
    • FailureFront Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteRear tyres perished slightly

  19. Pass46,567 miles (+3,496)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    46,567 miles
    Test number
    947850753149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,071 miles (+3,499)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    43,071 miles
    Test number
    298323672101
    • NoteFront brake discs and pads worn
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing

  21. Pass39,572 miles (+4,223)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    39,572 miles
    Test number
    649691071102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    35,349 miles
    Test number
    114716460147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail35,349 miles (+6,505)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,349 miles
    Test number
    964766360104
    • FailureOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

  24. Pass28,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    28,844 miles
    Test number
    401126549143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail28,844 miles (+5,515)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,844 miles
    Test number
    272736549476
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  26. Pass23,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    23,329 miles
    Test number
    530875268132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail23,329 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,329 miles
    Test number
    813605268151
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LB05 TCX

Does LB05 TCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 TCX is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 TCX?
The MOT on LB05 TCX is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 TCX done?
LB05 TCX was recorded at 104,509 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 4,437 miles a year.
Has LB05 TCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 TCX has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LB05 TCX 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 LB05 TCX find?
LB05 TCX passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front side repeater lens missing but still shows correct color.

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