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Kia Cerato

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,599 cc

LB55 YZHMOT history

LB55 YZH is a black petrol Kia Cerato first used on 23 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 128,721 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Feb 2025
Mileage
128,721 mi
At MOT on 8 Feb 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,233 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 YZH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Cerato
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,599 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
23 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 YZH was last recorded at 128,721 miles on 8 Feb 2024, 9,521 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,200 miles · 26 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
9,521 miles
Average per year
6,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 128,721 miles
  • 2023 – 119,200 miles
  • 2022 – 108,568 miles
  • 2021 – 101,056 miles
  • 2020 – 93,769 miles
  • 2019 – 87,733 miles
  • 2018 – 84,342 miles
  • 2017 – 80,721 miles
  • 2016 – 77,075 miles
  • 2015 – 75,397 miles
  • 2014 – 70,120 miles
  • 2013 – 62,282 miles
  • 2012 – 55,634 miles
  • 2011 – 48,364 miles
  • 2010 – 42,359 miles
  • 2009 – 34,895 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,721 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • 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 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Hand brake has little reserve travel

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,721 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    128,721 miles
    Test number
    116922397420
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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. Fail128,721 miles (+9,521)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,721 miles
    Test number
    333966301763
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass119,200 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    119,200 miles
    Test number
    328890056715
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail119,200 miles (+10,632)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,200 miles
    Test number
    876857682265
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass108,568 miles (+7,512)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    108,568 miles
    Test number
    249776464173
    • MinorOffside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass101,056 miles (+7,287)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    101,056 miles
    Test number
    191108354033
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides ends split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake has little reserve travel

  7. Pass93,769 miles (+46)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    93,769 miles
    Test number
    513641529424
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHand brake has little reserve travel

  8. Fail93,723 miles (+5,990)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,723 miles
    Test number
    185694687019
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHand brake has little reserve travel

  9. Pass87,733 miles (+3,391)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    87,733 miles
    Test number
    479510996394
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHand brake has little reserve travel

  10. Pass84,342 miles (+3,621)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    84,342 miles
    Test number
    470761962389
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass80,721 miles (+3,646)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    80,721 miles
    Test number
    841593736361
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass77,075 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    77,075 miles
    Test number
    460057010458
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear pads sticking slightly

  13. Fail77,075 miles (+1,678)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,075 miles
    Test number
    359273601055
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailurePower steering pump drive system defective belt loose (2.3.6)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear pads sticking slightly

  14. Pass75,397 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    75,397 miles
    Test number
    387016145050
    • NoteBoth rear brakes binding slightly

  15. Fail75,397 miles (+11)3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,397 miles
    Test number
    758016445064
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth rear brakes binding slightly

  16. Fail75,386 miles (+5,266)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,386 miles
    Test number
    588454045072
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes x2 o/s and n/s corrodded .next to tank
    • NoteNumber plate lights dim x2

  17. Pass70,120 miles (+7,838)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    70,120 miles
    Test number
    155093014075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,282 miles (+6,648)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    62,282 miles
    Test number
    228472823059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,634 miles (+7,270)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    55,634 miles
    Test number
    135586512459
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass48,364 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    48,364 miles
    Test number
    658609111065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail48,340 miles (+5,981)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,340 miles
    Test number
    118403111440
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass42,359 miles (+7,464)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    42,359 miles
    Test number
    980852120032
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass34,895 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    34,895 miles
    Test number
    561249119095
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB55 YZH

Does LB55 YZH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 YZH expired on 20 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 YZH?
The MOT on LB55 YZH expired on 20 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 YZH done?
LB55 YZH was recorded at 128,721 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2024, an average of 6,233 miles a year.
Has LB55 YZH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 YZH has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LB55 YZH 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 LB55 YZH find?
LB55 YZH passed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 3 more.

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