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Kia Cerato

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,599 cc

LB05 VHGMOT history

LB05 VHG is a black petrol Kia Cerato first used on 20 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 10 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 98,786 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Aug 2025
Mileage
98,786 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,234 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 VHG
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
20 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB05 VHG was last recorded at 98,786 miles on 7 Aug 2025, 211 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,575 miles · 6 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
211 miles
Average per year
4,234 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,786 miles
  • 2024 – 98,575 miles
  • 2023 – 98,131 miles
  • 2022 – 96,541 miles
  • 2021 – 94,001 miles
  • 2020 – 92,100 miles
  • 2019 – 89,443 miles
  • 2018 – 85,171 miles
  • 2017 – 80,525 miles
  • 2016 – 75,488 miles
  • 2015 – 70,276 miles
  • 2014 – 65,669 miles
  • 2013 – 59,741 miles
  • 2012 – 54,028 miles
  • 2011 – 47,774 miles
  • 2010 – 40,727 miles
  • 2009 – 34,049 miles
  • 2008 – 26,549 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail98,786 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorFront Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail98,786 miles (+211)2 dangerous4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,786 miles
    Test number
    947418516012
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass98,575 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    98,575 miles
    Test number
    707758686664
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail98,574 miles (+443)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,574 miles
    Test number
    607810253606
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass98,131 miles (+1,590)4 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    98,131 miles
    Test number
    985463302338
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass96,541 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    96,541 miles
    Test number
    983135243444
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail96,541 miles (+2,540)5 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,541 miles
    Test number
    491729956215
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass94,001 miles (+1,901)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    94,001 miles
    Test number
    389776859790
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass92,100 miles3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    92,100 miles
    Test number
    463208952296
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail92,100 miles (+2,657)1 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,100 miles
    Test number
    631351155424
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass89,443 miles (+4,272)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    89,443 miles
    Test number
    392240720814
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass85,171 miles (+4,646)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    85,171 miles
    Test number
    175221295813
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass80,525 miles (+5,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    80,525 miles
    Test number
    760542561224
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass75,488 miles (+5,212)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    75,488 miles
    Test number
    454834287393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,276 miles (+4,607)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    70,276 miles
    Test number
    787361605272
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight damage to NSF tyre outer wall.

  15. Fail65,669 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,669 miles
    Test number
    646909394156
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Pass65,669 miles (+5,928)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    65,669 miles
    Test number
    766799594198
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Pass59,741 miles (+5,713)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    59,741 miles
    Test number
    227496993454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,028 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    54,028 miles
    Test number
    666762202263
    • NoteEXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION AND HAS SMALL LEAKS
    • NoteREAR BRAKE PADS ARE LOW
    • NoteSUSPENSION BUSHES ARE STARTING TO PERISH

  19. Fail54,028 miles (+6,254)5 dangerous3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,028 miles
    Test number
    818540602273
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteEXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION AND HAS SMALL LEAKS
    • NoteREAR BRAKE PADS ARE LOW
    • NoteSUSPENSION BUSHES ARE STARTING TO PERISH

  20. Pass47,774 miles (+671)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    47,774 miles
    Test number
    378591601284
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre very worn on inner edge

  21. Pass47,103 miles (+6,376)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    47,103 miles
    Test number
    805566461117
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth hanbrake cables deteriated
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges

  22. Pass40,727 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    40,727 miles
    Test number
    280090180129
    • NoteRear tyres cracking
    • NoteRear tyres wearing unevenly treads

  23. Fail40,727 miles (+6,678)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,727 miles
    Test number
    470060480193
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteAll tyres wearing unevenly
    • NoteRear tyres cracking

  24. Pass34,049 miles (+7,500)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    34,049 miles
    Test number
    843995199177
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inside edge

  25. Pass26,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    26,549 miles
    Test number
    431327098146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 VHG

Does LB05 VHG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 VHG expired on 10 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 VHG?
The MOT on LB05 VHG expired on 10 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 VHG done?
LB05 VHG was recorded at 98,786 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2025, an average of 4,234 miles a year.
Has LB05 VHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 VHG has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB05 VHG 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 VHG find?
LB05 VHG failed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2025 with 2 dangerous defects, 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside rear brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system; offside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; front headlamp light intensity severely reduced, and 11 more.

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