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Kia Cerato

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,599 cc

LB05 TFYMOT history

LB05 TFY is a blue petrol Kia Cerato first used on 28 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 19 Feb 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 94,209 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Feb 2026
Mileage
94,209 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,078 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 TFY
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
28 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 TFY was last recorded at 94,209 miles on 3 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Feb 2025: 94,209 miles, lower than 94,704 miles on 29 Jan 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
94,704 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Average per year
6,078 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,209 miles
  • 2024 – 86,749 miles
  • 2023 – 81,291 miles
  • 2022 – 76,413 miles
  • 2021 – 74,520 miles
  • 2020 – 67,484 miles
  • 2019 – 59,790 miles
  • 2018 – 54,951 miles
  • 2017 – 48,686 miles
  • 2016 – 42,631 miles
  • 2015 – 38,531 miles
  • 2014 – 31,622 miles
  • 2013 – 24,338 miles
  • 2012 – 15,950 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,209 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Both headlight images slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake fluid level low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Corrosion to front Cross member

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,209 miles (-495)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    94,209 miles
    Test number
    652660553705
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail94,704 miles (+7,955)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,704 miles
    Test number
    611809449130
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamps cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass86,749 miles (+5,458)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    86,749 miles
    Test number
    630442325494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes near fuel tank painted (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass81,291 miles (+43)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    81,291 miles
    Test number
    758995837197
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight images slightly distorted
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid level low
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front Cross member
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid leak and pump noisy
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail81,248 miles (+4,835)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,248 miles
    Test number
    828433600187
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight images slightly distorted
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid level low
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front Cross member
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid leak and pump noisy
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass76,413 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    76,413 miles
    Test number
    803227016740
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp images poor and only just pass
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel binding
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished and cracking
    • AdvisoryPower steering leak

  7. Fail76,413 miles (+1,893)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,413 miles
    Test number
    214171778882
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp images poor and only just pass
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel binding
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished and cracking
    • AdvisoryPower steering leak

  8. Pass74,520 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    74,520 miles
    Test number
    826494566385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail74,400 miles (+6,916)2 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,400 miles
    Test number
    729968388369
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front discs worn badly (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

  10. Pass67,484 miles (+7,694)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    67,484 miles
    Test number
    184156183988
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass59,790 miles (+4,839)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    59,790 miles
    Test number
    674552913510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,951 miles (+6,265)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    54,951 miles
    Test number
    173727148923
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass48,686 miles (+6,055)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    48,686 miles
    Test number
    300666321258
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass42,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    42,631 miles
    Test number
    361567069124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail42,631 miles (+4,100)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,631 miles
    Test number
    736354020237
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass38,531 miles (+6,909)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    38,531 miles
    Test number
    155708645414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass31,622 miles (+7,284)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    31,622 miles
    Test number
    179559644415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,338 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    24,338 miles
    Test number
    167589173441
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail24,338 miles (+8,388)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,338 miles
    Test number
    705788873018
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

  20. Fail15,950 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,950 miles
    Test number
    388070882077
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteAl tyres slightly out of shape

  21. Pass15,950 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    15,950 miles
    Test number
    876030082082
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteAl tyres slightly out of shape

Questions about LB05 TFY

Does LB05 TFY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 TFY expired on 19 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 TFY?
The MOT on LB05 TFY expired on 19 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 TFY done?
LB05 TFY was recorded at 94,209 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2025, an average of 6,078 miles a year.
Has LB05 TFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 TFY has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB05 TFY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Feb 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB05 TFY find?
LB05 TFY passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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