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Kia Cerato

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,599 cc

LB05 VGYMOT history

LB05 VGY is a black petrol Kia Cerato first used on 6 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 73,288 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2026
Mileage
73,288 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,975 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 VGY
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
6 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 VGY was last recorded at 73,288 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 2,509 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,779 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,509 miles
Average per year
2,975 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,288 miles
  • 2024 – 70,779 miles
  • 2023 – 67,585 miles
  • 2022 – 66,172 miles
  • 2021 – 63,985 miles
  • 2020 – 62,505 miles
  • 2019 – 61,204 miles
  • 2018 – 59,449 miles
  • 2017 – 56,218 miles
  • 2016 – 53,488 miles
  • 2015 – 49,230 miles
  • 2014 – 45,176 miles
  • 2013 – 42,101 miles
  • 2012 – 39,211 miles
  • 2011 – 35,223 miles
  • 2010 – 30,454 miles
  • 2009 – 26,474 miles
  • 2008 – 22,042 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,288 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,288 miles (+2,509)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    73,288 miles
    Test number
    722397877398
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass70,779 miles (+3,194)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    70,779 miles
    Test number
    555506082352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass67,585 miles (+1,413)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    67,585 miles
    Test number
    672775856645
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  4. Pass66,172 miles (+2,187)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    66,172 miles
    Test number
    289627896953
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass63,985 miles (+1,480)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    63,985 miles
    Test number
    750070355547
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass62,505 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    62,505 miles
    Test number
    777360530130
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail62,492 miles (+1,288)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,492 miles
    Test number
    736077966799
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass61,204 miles (+1,755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    61,204 miles
    Test number
    443469443209
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass59,449 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    59,449 miles
    Test number
    677622612577
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail59,446 miles (+3,228)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,446 miles
    Test number
    539421414939
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass56,218 miles (+2,730)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    56,218 miles
    Test number
    452679268823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,488 miles (+4,258)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    53,488 miles
    Test number
    806733200056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  13. Pass49,230 miles (+4,054)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    49,230 miles
    Test number
    855418735215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass45,176 miles (+3,075)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    45,176 miles
    Test number
    235449594168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,101 miles (+2,890)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    42,101 miles
    Test number
    505086703219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,211 miles (+3,988)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    39,211 miles
    Test number
    318345702483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,223 miles (+4,769)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    35,223 miles
    Test number
    198875811237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail30,454 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,454 miles
    Test number
    760738500202
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  19. Pass30,454 miles (+3,980)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    30,454 miles
    Test number
    892918300233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,474 miles (+4,432)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    26,474 miles
    Test number
    281750129270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    22,042 miles
    Test number
    691481718210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 VGY

Does LB05 VGY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 VGY is valid until 23 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB05 VGY?
The MOT on LB05 VGY is valid until 23 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 VGY done?
LB05 VGY was recorded at 73,288 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 2,975 miles a year.
Has LB05 VGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 VGY has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on LB05 VGY 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 VGY find?
LB05 VGY passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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