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Kia Cerato

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,599 cc

LB05 VKEMOT history

LB05 VKE is a red petrol Kia Cerato first used on 12 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 106,502 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Sept 2024
Mileage
106,502 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,595 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 VKE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Cerato
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,599 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 VKE was last recorded at 106,502 miles on 12 Sept 2023, 9,699 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Sept 2018: 67,869 miles, lower than 91,250 miles on 8 Sept 2017.

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
96,803 miles · 24 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
9,699 miles
Average per year
5,595 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 106,502 miles
  • 2022 – 96,803 miles
  • 2021 – 91,591 miles
  • 2020 – 86,375 miles
  • 2019 – 73,236 miles
  • 2018 – 67,869 miles
  • 2017 – 91,250 miles
  • 2016 – 61,704 miles
  • 2015 – 58,630 miles
  • 2014 – 54,282 miles
  • 2013 – 44,866 miles
  • 2012 – 40,042 miles
  • 2011 – 36,061 miles
  • 2010 – 31,211 miles
  • 2009 – 26,433 miles
  • 2008 – 21,581 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,502 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth side rear outer sills slightly corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Front suspension components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,502 miles (+9,699)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    106,502 miles
    Test number
    790048958158
    • AdvisoryBoth side rear outer sills slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass96,803 miles (+3)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    96,803 miles
    Test number
    336044020183
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  3. Fail96,800 miles (+5,209)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,800 miles
    Test number
    250733387653
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in the Sill within 30cm away from suspension component (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  4. Pass91,591 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    91,591 miles
    Test number
    937572367191
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail91,590 miles (+5,215)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,590 miles
    Test number
    545078387955
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  6. Pass86,375 miles (+13,139)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    86,375 miles
    Test number
    799775397546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,236 miles (+5,367)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    73,236 miles
    Test number
    383292315075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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 bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass67,869 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    67,869 miles
    Test number
    618346223928
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight patterns poor

  9. Fail67,869 miles (-23,381)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,869 miles
    Test number
    356793922912
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight patterns poor

  10. Pass91,250 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    91,250 miles
    Test number
    109950145109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pipe
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pipe
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre

  11. Fail91,248 miles (+29,544)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,248 miles
    Test number
    998808336578
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.60% (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pipe
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pipe
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre

  12. Pass61,704 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    61,704 miles
    Test number
    327117622979
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi getting weak (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

  13. Fail61,693 miles (+3,063)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,693 miles
    Test number
    432248181106
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi getting weak (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

  14. Pass58,630 miles (+4,348)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    58,630 miles
    Test number
    140326508193
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi weak and has a slight blow
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked and in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wormn on inner edge

  15. Pass54,282 miles (+9,416)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    54,282 miles
    Test number
    916812914294
    • Note1.o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

  16. Pass44,866 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    44,866 miles
    Test number
    899280373241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail44,864 miles (+979)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,864 miles
    Test number
    325468463429
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass43,885 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    43,885 miles
    Test number
    368369783140
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail43,880 miles (+3,838)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,880 miles
    Test number
    656319783167
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass40,042 miles (+3,981)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    40,042 miles
    Test number
    286111792142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,061 miles (+4,850)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    36,061 miles
    Test number
    249775991454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,211 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    31,211 miles
    Test number
    613947290124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail31,208 miles (+4,775)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,208 miles
    Test number
    890614790150
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass26,433 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    26,433 miles
    Test number
    854245199119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail26,407 miles (+4,826)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,407 miles
    Test number
    640661199134
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass21,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    21,581 miles
    Test number
    702490598161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 VKE

Does LB05 VKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 VKE expired on 12 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 VKE?
The MOT on LB05 VKE expired on 12 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 VKE done?
LB05 VKE was recorded at 106,502 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2023, an average of 5,595 miles a year.
Has LB05 VKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 VKE has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LB05 VKE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Sept 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB05 VKE find?
LB05 VKE passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2023 with 2 advisories: both side rear outer sills slightly corroded; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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