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Kia Cerato

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,493 cc

LC07 ULBMOT history

LC07 ULB is a blue diesel Kia Cerato first used on 27 Apr 2007. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 121,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2026
Mileage
121,956 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,750 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC07 ULB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Cerato
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,493 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
27 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC07 ULB was last recorded at 121,956 miles on 26 Aug 2025, 8,144 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,812 miles · 9 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
8,144 miles
Average per year
7,750 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,956 miles
  • 2024 – 113,812 miles
  • 2023 – 105,261 miles
  • 2022 – 96,432 miles
  • 2021 – 84,885 miles
  • 2020 – 78,273 miles
  • 2019 – 66,368 miles
  • 2018 – 55,310 miles
  • 2017 – 46,472 miles
  • 2016 – 33,803 miles
  • 2015 – 24,189 miles
  • 2014 – 13,924 miles
  • 2013 – 7,414 miles
  • 2012 – 5,795 miles
  • 2011 – 4,317 miles
  • 2010 – 3,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,956 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,956 miles (+8,144)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    121,956 miles
    Test number
    209064081127
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass113,812 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    113,812 miles
    Test number
    852668516326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail113,808 miles (+8,547)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,808 miles
    Test number
    156117435409
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  4. Pass105,261 miles (+55)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    105,261 miles
    Test number
    408174405393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail105,206 miles (+8,774)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,206 miles
    Test number
    447203846316
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass96,432 miles (+11,547)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    96,432 miles
    Test number
    486064120269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass84,885 miles (+6,612)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    84,885 miles
    Test number
    476695416628
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  8. Pass78,273 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    78,273 miles
    Test number
    704331822604
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear sills corroding
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc pitted on inner face
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail78,273 miles (+11,905)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,273 miles
    Test number
    893912878980
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear sills corroding
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc pitted on inner face
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass66,368 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    66,368 miles
    Test number
    321992795393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail66,368 miles (+11,058)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,368 miles
    Test number
    653047758199
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  12. Pass55,310 miles (+8,838)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    55,310 miles
    Test number
    364681856195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,472 miles (+12,669)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    46,472 miles
    Test number
    919709303506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer edge of tyre wearing uneven and slight cut in side of tyre wall
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wiper blade smearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perishing
  14. Pass33,803 miles (+9,614)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    33,803 miles
    Test number
    455304760826
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner disc face showing signs of corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre showing signs of perishing on side wall.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre showing signs of perishing on side wall.
  15. Pass24,189 miles (+10,265)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    24,189 miles
    Test number
    538664615129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/S/F Tyre Wearing on edges
    • NoteRear tyres cracking
  16. Pass13,924 miles (+6,510)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    13,924 miles
    Test number
    809065614133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail7,414 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,414 miles
    Test number
    396200703107
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  18. Pass7,414 miles (+1,619)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    7,414 miles
    Test number
    699510403191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass5,795 miles (+1,478)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    5,795 miles
    Test number
    128728712147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass4,317 miles (+1,293)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    4,317 miles
    Test number
    738581411192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass3,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    3,024 miles
    Test number
    411502310197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC07 ULB

Does LC07 ULB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC07 ULB expired on 8 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC07 ULB?
The MOT on LC07 ULB expired on 8 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC07 ULB done?
LC07 ULB was recorded at 121,956 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2025, an average of 7,750 miles a year.
Has LC07 ULB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC07 ULB has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LC07 ULB 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 LC07 ULB find?
LC07 ULB passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end leaking; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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