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Kia Cerato

Red · Petrol · 2007 · 1,599 cc

LB56 YJMMOT history

LB56 YJM is a red petrol Kia Cerato first used on 15 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 99,825 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
99,825 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,044 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 YJM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Cerato
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,599 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
15 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 YJM was last recorded at 99,825 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 3,239 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,586 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,239 miles
Average per year
5,044 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,825 miles
  • 2025 – 96,586 miles
  • 2024 – 93,506 miles
  • 2023 – 90,676 miles
  • 2022 – 81,746 miles
  • 2021 – 71,246 miles
  • 2020 – 65,117 miles
  • 2019 – 54,413 miles
  • 2018 – 43,738 miles
  • 2017 – 40,168 miles
  • 2015 – 37,944 miles
  • 2014 – 37,053 miles
  • 2013 – 35,278 miles
  • 2012 – 31,380 miles
  • 2011 – 26,261 miles
  • 2010 – 22,115 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,825 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes to rear subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test mobile phone holder
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,825 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    99,825 miles
    Test number
    640683883152
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes to rear subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test mobile phone holder
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Fail99,825 miles (+3,239)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,825 miles
    Test number
    725205430877
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes to rear subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test mobile phone holder
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass96,586 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    96,586 miles
    Test number
    916232577745
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail96,584 miles (+3,078)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,584 miles
    Test number
    396257521789
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass93,506 miles (+2,830)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    93,506 miles
    Test number
    769977079690
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH D bushes to rear subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass90,676 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    90,676 miles
    Test number
    989063369177
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail90,676 miles (+8,930)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,676 miles
    Test number
    871824973584
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass81,746 miles (+10,500)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    81,746 miles
    Test number
    143830008546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,246 miles (+6,129)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    71,246 miles
    Test number
    291231644134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,117 miles (+10,704)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    65,117 miles
    Test number
    291863061057
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass54,413 miles (+10,675)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    54,413 miles
    Test number
    240545045326
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass43,738 miles (+3,570)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    43,738 miles
    Test number
    242301741640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,168 miles (+2,224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    40,168 miles
    Test number
    470157414476
    • AdvisoryNear side rear tyre heavily perished

  14. Pass37,944 miles (+891)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    37,944 miles
    Test number
    216177077479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,053 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    37,053 miles
    Test number
    776671534257
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on the outer edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking

  16. Fail37,053 miles (+1,775)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,053 miles
    Test number
    746461834207
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on the outer edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking

  17. Fail35,278 miles2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,278 miles
    Test number
    735318223299
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads worn
    • NoteFront number plate very slightly damaged
    • NoteNsf wing mirror damaged
    • NotePlastic covers fitted

  18. Pass35,278 miles (+3,898)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    35,278 miles
    Test number
    858348023274
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads worn
    • NoteFront number plate very slightly damaged
    • NoteNsf wing mirror damaged
    • NotePlastic covers fitted

  19. Fail31,380 miles1 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,380 miles
    Test number
    108976122288
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront registration plate cracked
    • NoteN/s wing mirror glass cracked to excess
    • NoteN/s/r light unit cracked
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perished
    • NotePlastic covers fitted

  20. Pass31,380 miles (+5,119)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    31,380 miles
    Test number
    308806722244
    • NoteFront registration plate cracked
    • NoteN/s wing mirror glass cracked to excess
    • NoteN/s/r light unit cracked
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perished
    • NotePlastic covers fitted

  21. Pass26,261 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    26,261 miles
    Test number
    929014741272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail26,258 miles (+4,143)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,258 miles
    Test number
    657663541225
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

  23. Pass22,115 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    22,115 miles
    Test number
    374173030200
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about LB56 YJM

Does LB56 YJM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 YJM is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 YJM?
The MOT on LB56 YJM is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 YJM done?
LB56 YJM was recorded at 99,825 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 5,044 miles a year.
Has LB56 YJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 YJM has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 YJM 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 YJM find?
LB56 YJM passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes to rear subframe; items removed from driver's view prior to test mobile phone holder; nearside rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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