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Kia Cerato

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,599 cc

LB05 VGFMOT history

LB05 VGF is a black petrol Kia Cerato first used on 25 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Jun 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 143,136 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jun 2025
Mileage
143,136 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2024
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,051 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 VGF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Cerato
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,599 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
20 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 VGF was last recorded at 143,136 miles on 20 May 2024, 5,274 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,862 miles · 24 May 2023
Between the last two tests
5,274 miles
Average per year
7,051 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 143,136 miles
  • 2023 – 137,862 miles
  • 2022 – 133,047 miles
  • 2021 – 127,951 miles
  • 2020 – 126,160 miles
  • 2019 – 119,659 miles
  • 2018 – 112,549 miles
  • 2017 – 100,904 miles
  • 2016 – 92,251 miles
  • 2015 – 88,848 miles
  • 2014 – 81,129 miles
  • 2013 – 74,470 miles
  • 2012 – 69,184 miles
  • 2011 – 64,267 miles
  • 2010 – 55,397 miles
  • 2009 – 44,477 miles
  • 2008 – 31,170 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,136 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,136 miles (+5,274)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    143,136 miles
    Test number
    114287685198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass137,862 miles (+4,815)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    137,862 miles
    Test number
    132088360472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass133,047 miles (+5,096)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    133,047 miles
    Test number
    745326800656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass127,951 miles (+1,791)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    127,951 miles
    Test number
    271873773443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass126,160 miles (+6,501)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    126,160 miles
    Test number
    767725829533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass119,659 miles (+7,110)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    119,659 miles
    Test number
    829013398353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass112,549 miles (+11,645)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    112,549 miles
    Test number
    258411484630
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass100,904 miles (+8,653)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    100,904 miles
    Test number
    465896795186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass92,251 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    92,251 miles
    Test number
    333482338180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail92,245 miles (+3,397)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,245 miles
    Test number
    312307067265
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass88,848 miles (+309)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    88,848 miles
    Test number
    435027735260
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail88,539 miles (+7,410)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,539 miles
    Test number
    398124425264
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass81,129 miles (+386)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    81,129 miles
    Test number
    155825534206
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail80,743 miles (+6,273)8 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,743 miles
    Test number
    919250924272
    • FailureNearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

  15. Pass74,470 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    74,470 miles
    Test number
    659828893112
    • AdvisoryFront 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 Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteExhaust system rusty.
    • NoteFuel tank straps rusty.
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Fail74,470 miles (+5,286)1 failure4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,470 miles
    Test number
    985768193198
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront 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 Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteExhaust system rusty.
    • NoteFuel tank straps rusty.
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Pass69,184 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    69,184 miles
    Test number
    279916102212
    • NoteO/s/f drop link has play

  18. Fail69,184 miles (+4,917)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,184 miles
    Test number
    325256102200
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteO/s/f drop link has play

  19. Pass64,267 miles (+8,870)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    64,267 miles
    Test number
    216739991483
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass55,397 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    55,397 miles
    Test number
    924757590103
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Fail55,397 miles (+10,920)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,397 miles
    Test number
    553627290164
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass44,477 miles (+13,307)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    44,477 miles
    Test number
    390855609429
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass31,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    31,170 miles
    Test number
    370145588155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail31,170 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,170 miles
    Test number
    324675488119
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB05 VGF

Does LB05 VGF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 VGF expired on 17 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 VGF?
The MOT on LB05 VGF expired on 17 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 VGF done?
LB05 VGF was recorded at 143,136 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2024, an average of 7,051 miles a year.
Has LB05 VGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 VGF has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2016.
Has the mileage on LB05 VGF 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 VGF find?
LB05 VGF passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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