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LB56 YJO

2007 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,949 mi
Last recorded108,949 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Cerato56,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 YJO
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 108,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 103,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low/discs corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 103,366 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low/discs corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 97,990 miles

Handbrake lever has little or no reserve travel, advise adjustment.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 97,990 miles

Handbrake lever has little or no reserve travel, advise adjustment.

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 94,273 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 94,273 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 90,084 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 90,084 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 87,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 87,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 78,206 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 68,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60R15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front reg plate cracked

rear tyres cracked/perished

signs of oil leak

windscreen wipers smeary

Pass 23 Mar 2017 54,051 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 48,842 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 44,598 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 40,500 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 7 Jan 2013 36,989 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 31,644 miles

accelorator unstable

ns os front tyre wear uneven

Pass 5 Jan 2011 25,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 20,133 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 20,133 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Kia Cerato?

Based on 91,093 MOT tests across 5,957 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
5,947
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
5,957
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,654
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,130
Registration plate lamp not working 2,601
parking brake recording little or no effort 2,582
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,491
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LB56 YJO is a 2007 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2007 Kia Cerato models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 56,718 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Cerato fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,654 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB56 YJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Cerato typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this Kia Cerato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LB56 YJO registered?

LB56 YJO is a 2007 Kia Cerato, first registered on 15 January 2007.

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