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Kia Cerato

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,599 cc

LB05 VKJMOT history

LB05 VKJ is a red petrol Kia Cerato first used on 18 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 12 Jan 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 67,500 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jan 2025
Mileage
67,500 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,786 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 VKJ
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
18 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB05 VKJ was last recorded at 67,500 miles on 11 Jul 2025, 3,102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,398 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,102 miles
Average per year
2,786 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 67,500 miles
  • 2024 – 61,209 miles
  • 2022 – 59,049 miles
  • 2021 – 57,025 miles
  • 2020 – 56,330 miles
  • 2019 – 55,507 miles
  • 2018 – 53,617 miles
  • 2017 – 52,531 miles
  • 2015 – 52,497 miles
  • 2014 – 44,385 miles
  • 2013 – 33,155 miles
  • 2012 – 30,020 miles
  • 2011 – 28,069 miles
  • 2010 – 25,678 miles
  • 2009 – 22,987 miles
  • 2008 – 20,864 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail67,500 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Failure5 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail67,500 miles (+3,102)5 major2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,500 miles
    Test number
    687614696988
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail64,398 miles (+3,189)5 major2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,398 miles
    Test number
    452033571901
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • 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))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass61,209 miles (+2,160)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    61,209 miles
    Test number
    192099205348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass59,049 miles (+1,074)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    59,049 miles
    Test number
    617661506493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass57,975 miles (+950)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    57,975 miles
    Test number
    961804701624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass57,025 miles (+695)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    57,025 miles
    Test number
    563494414596
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass56,330 miles (+823)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    56,330 miles
    Test number
    780788755560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,507 miles (+1,890)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    55,507 miles
    Test number
    422741393980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,617 miles (+1,086)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    53,617 miles
    Test number
    505416668805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,531 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    52,531 miles
    Test number
    213676164031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,497 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    52,497 miles
    Test number
    282789031909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail52,496 miles (+455)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,496 miles
    Test number
    595586943538
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass52,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    52,041 miles
    Test number
    166440345180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail52,040 miles (+7,655)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,040 miles
    Test number
    336450645147
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass44,385 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    44,385 miles
    Test number
    108650744175
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail43,384 miles (+10,229)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,384 miles
    Test number
    987850444180
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass33,155 miles (+3)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    33,155 miles
    Test number
    405939223162
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail33,152 miles (+3,132)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,152 miles
    Test number
    517348423142
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass30,020 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    30,020 miles
    Test number
    357729262263
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail30,019 miles (+1,950)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,019 miles
    Test number
    769769862286
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass28,069 miles (+2,391)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    28,069 miles
    Test number
    186060671290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    25,678 miles
    Test number
    911727950243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail25,676 miles (+2,689)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,676 miles
    Test number
    673327050296
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  24. Pass22,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    22,987 miles
    Test number
    823877859261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail22,986 miles (+2,122)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,986 miles
    Test number
    560867759285
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass20,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    20,864 miles
    Test number
    773307688267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 VKJ

Does LB05 VKJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 VKJ expired on 12 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 VKJ?
The MOT on LB05 VKJ expired on 12 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 VKJ done?
LB05 VKJ was recorded at 67,500 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2025, an average of 2,786 miles a year.
Has LB05 VKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 VKJ has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB05 VKJ 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 VKJ find?
LB05 VKJ failed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2025 with 5 major defects, 2 minor defects and 12 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate; brake performance unable to be tested; nearside rear brake cable damaged broken, and 16 more.

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