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Kia Cerato

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,599 cc

LB54 AJUMOT history

LB54 AJU is a blue petrol Kia Cerato first used on 29 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 70,699 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
70,699 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,656 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 AJU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Cerato
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,599 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 AJU was last recorded at 70,699 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 877 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,822 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
877 miles
Average per year
2,656 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,699 miles
  • 2025 – 69,822 miles
  • 2024 – 69,127 miles
  • 2023 – 68,230 miles
  • 2022 – 66,708 miles
  • 2021 – 65,022 miles
  • 2020 – 61,959 miles
  • 2019 – 58,626 miles
  • 2018 – 55,545 miles
  • 2017 – 52,813 miles
  • 2016 – 49,493 miles
  • 2015 – 45,931 miles
  • 2014 – 42,230 miles
  • 2013 – 39,113 miles
  • 2012 – 38,896 miles
  • 2011 – 32,676 miles
  • 2010 – 29,637 miles
  • 2009 – 26,851 miles
  • 2008 – 22,707 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,699 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear suspension heavily coroded

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 Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,699 miles (+877)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    70,699 miles
    Test number
    198397208278
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension heavily coroded

  2. Pass69,822 miles3 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    69,822 miles
    Test number
    815282798617
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  3. Fail69,822 miles (+695)1 dangerous3 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,822 miles
    Test number
    647122202035
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  4. Pass69,127 miles (+897)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    69,127 miles
    Test number
    900843496915
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass68,230 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    68,230 miles
    Test number
    890427070928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail68,228 miles (+1,520)3 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,228 miles
    Test number
    896024545908
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass66,708 miles (+1,686)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    66,708 miles
    Test number
    272286614729
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers coroded

  8. Pass65,022 miles (+3,063)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    65,022 miles
    Test number
    600023590816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,959 miles (+3,333)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    61,959 miles
    Test number
    162412442747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,626 miles (+3,081)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    58,626 miles
    Test number
    214977264109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,545 miles (+2,732)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    55,545 miles
    Test number
    109576542551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,813 miles (+3,320)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    52,813 miles
    Test number
    878821507208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,493 miles (+3,562)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    49,493 miles
    Test number
    527098625880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,931 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    45,931 miles
    Test number
    736104485028
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  15. Fail43,931 miles (+1,701)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,931 miles
    Test number
    696204085031
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass42,230 miles (+3,117)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    42,230 miles
    Test number
    416650684046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    39,113 miles
    Test number
    769164183038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail39,113 miles (+217)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,113 miles
    Test number
    708071583001
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass38,896 miles (+6,220)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    38,896 miles
    Test number
    606584782064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    32,676 miles
    Test number
    167411381068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail32,676 miles (+3,039)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,676 miles
    Test number
    546050981022
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass29,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    29,637 miles
    Test number
    921412180088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail29,636 miles (+2,785)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,636 miles
    Test number
    870862980071
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Fail26,851 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,851 miles
    Test number
    261002789036
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  25. Pass26,851 miles (+4,144)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    26,851 miles
    Test number
    902812589020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    22,707 miles
    Test number
    350427318025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 AJU

Does LB54 AJU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 AJU is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 AJU?
The MOT on LB54 AJU is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 AJU done?
LB54 AJU was recorded at 70,699 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 2,656 miles a year.
Has LB54 AJU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 AJU has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LB54 AJU 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 LB54 AJU find?
LB54 AJU passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 4 more.

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