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Kia Cerato

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,599 cc

LB05 VLYMOT history

LB05 VLY is a red petrol Kia Cerato first used on 22 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 10 Dec 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 108,238 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Dec 2024
Mileage
108,238 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,846 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 VLY
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
22 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 VLY was last recorded at 108,238 miles on 11 Dec 2023, 230 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,008 miles · 24 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
230 miles
Average per year
5,846 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 108,238 miles
  • 2022 – 102,632 miles
  • 2021 – 98,904 miles
  • 2020 – 93,773 miles
  • 2019 – 88,588 miles
  • 2018 – 78,434 miles
  • 2017 – 68,955 miles
  • 2016 – 57,106 miles
  • 2015 – 46,928 miles
  • 2014 – 36,975 miles
  • 2013 – 28,000 miles
  • 2012 – 25,840 miles
  • 2011 – 25,149 miles
  • 2010 – 23,685 miles
  • 2009 – 21,856 miles
  • 2008 – 19,090 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,238 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Hand operated control valve malfunctioning hand brake button sticking

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,238 miles (+230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    108,238 miles
    Test number
    643356408135
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail108,008 miles (+161)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,008 miles
    Test number
    946683622868
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHand operated control valve malfunctioning hand brake button sticking (1.1.5 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail107,847 miles (+5,215)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,847 miles
    Test number
    812615195525
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHand operated control valve malfunctioning hand brake button sticking (1.1.5 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass102,632 miles (+3,728)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    102,632 miles
    Test number
    501032274783
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass98,904 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    98,904 miles
    Test number
    903362501926
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail98,894 miles (+197)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,894 miles
    Test number
    510006909738
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail98,697 miles (+4,924)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,697 miles
    Test number
    917918739215
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass93,773 miles (+5,185)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    93,773 miles
    Test number
    462482265113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass88,588 miles (+10,154)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    88,588 miles
    Test number
    808579726350
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass78,434 miles (+177)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    78,434 miles
    Test number
    193950331152
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sill drain plug missing
  11. Fail78,257 miles (+9,302)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,257 miles
    Test number
    793370100963
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sill drain plug missing
  12. Pass68,955 miles (+11,849)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    68,955 miles
    Test number
    186659696206
    • AdvisoryEngine management light is on
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi joint deteriorating
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp beam images poor
  13. Pass57,106 miles (+10,178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    57,106 miles
    Test number
    753687196923
    • AdvisoryEML is on
  14. Pass46,928 miles (+9,953)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    46,928 miles
    Test number
    856471954728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
  15. Pass36,975 miles (+8,975)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    36,975 miles
    Test number
    177888624267
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
  16. Pass28,000 miles (+2,160)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    28,000 miles
    Test number
    218356733257
    • NoteBoth front tyres perishing on outer sidewalls
  17. Pass25,840 miles (+691)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    25,840 miles
    Test number
    859718032263
    • NoteEM light on
  18. Pass25,149 miles (+1,464)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    25,149 miles
    Test number
    589199121225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,685 miles (+1,829)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    23,685 miles
    Test number
    760250830292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,856 miles (+2,766)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    21,856 miles
    Test number
    222722559299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    19,090 miles
    Test number
    403924758297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 VLY

Does LB05 VLY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 VLY expired on 10 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 VLY?
The MOT on LB05 VLY expired on 10 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 VLY done?
LB05 VLY was recorded at 108,238 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2023, an average of 5,846 miles a year.
Has LB05 VLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 VLY has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB05 VLY 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 VLY find?
LB05 VLY passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2023 with 2 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi has slight leak; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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