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Kia Cerato

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,599 cc

LB56 KWNMOT history

LB56 KWN is a blue petrol Kia Cerato first used on 31 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 131,419 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2025
Mileage
131,419 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2024
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,413 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 KWN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Cerato
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,599 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 KWN was last recorded at 131,419 miles on 4 Sept 2024, 9,680 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,739 miles · 6 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
9,680 miles
Average per year
6,413 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 131,419 miles
  • 2023 – 121,739 miles
  • 2022 – 115,608 miles
  • 2021 – 111,363 miles
  • 2020 – 107,495 miles
  • 2019 – 103,768 miles
  • 2018 – 95,787 miles
  • 2017 – 88,307 miles
  • 2016 – 78,595 miles
  • 2015 – 68,379 miles
  • 2014 – 65,178 miles
  • 2013 – 63,043 miles
  • 2012 – 61,678 miles
  • 2011 – 60,083 miles
  • 2010 – 48,967 miles
  • 2009 – 35,887 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,419 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,419 miles (+9,680)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    131,419 miles
    Test number
    475379872192
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass121,739 miles (+18)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    121,739 miles
    Test number
    142407126122
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Fail121,721 miles (+6,113)1 dangerous2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,721 miles
    Test number
    418236774132
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected bottom caliper bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass115,608 miles (+4,245)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    115,608 miles
    Test number
    965452589676
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack area (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass111,363 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    111,363 miles
    Test number
    226065495414
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack/coupling area damp (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail111,363 miles (+3,868)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,363 miles
    Test number
    650455495818
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack/coupling area damp (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass107,495 miles (+3,727)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    107,495 miles
    Test number
    740681044794
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass103,768 miles (+7,981)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    103,768 miles
    Test number
    932626567141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pump to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass95,787 miles (+7,480)4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    95,787 miles
    Test number
    932334779030
    • 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass88,307 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    88,307 miles
    Test number
    547741374462
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail88,294 miles (+9,699)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,294 miles
    Test number
    155217768204
    • FailureNearside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished

  12. Pass78,595 miles (+10,216)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    78,595 miles
    Test number
    864657547026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn

  13. Pass68,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    68,379 miles
    Test number
    237323387886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail68,379 miles (+3,201)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,379 miles
    Test number
    492846436231
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass65,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    65,178 miles
    Test number
    388219584248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail65,169 miles (+2,126)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,169 miles
    Test number
    569769584247
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass63,043 miles (+1,365)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    63,043 miles
    Test number
    685606673267
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass61,678 miles (+1,595)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    61,678 miles
    Test number
    795424302345
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFaint mist of oil around PAS hose to rack
    • NoteFront wiper split but clearing screen

  19. Pass60,083 miles (+11,116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    60,083 miles
    Test number
    905774691251
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass48,967 miles (+13,080)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    48,967 miles
    Test number
    382652290243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn & pipped

  21. Pass35,887 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    35,887 miles
    Test number
    504655789223
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on edges
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on edges

Questions about LB56 KWN

Does LB56 KWN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 KWN expired on 10 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 KWN?
The MOT on LB56 KWN expired on 10 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 KWN done?
LB56 KWN was recorded at 131,419 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2024, an average of 6,413 miles a year.
Has LB56 KWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 KWN has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LB56 KWN 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 LB56 KWN find?
LB56 KWN passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2024 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 2 more.

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