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Kia Cerato

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,599 cc

LB54 AKYMOT history

LB54 AKY is a blue petrol Kia Cerato first used on 29 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 41,757 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2026
Mileage
41,757 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,615 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 AKY
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 expired on 31 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 AKY was last recorded at 41,757 miles on 30 Jan 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,753 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
1,615 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 41,757 miles
  • 2024 – 38,633 miles
  • 2023 – 32,153 miles
  • 2022 – 24,242 miles
  • 2021 – 19,452 miles
  • 2019 – 18,212 miles
  • 2018 – 18,170 miles
  • 2017 – 17,923 miles
  • 2016 – 17,643 miles
  • 2015 – 17,533 miles
  • 2014 – 17,317 miles
  • 2013 – 17,086 miles
  • 2012 – 16,581 miles
  • 2011 – 16,045 miles
  • 2010 – 15,540 miles
  • 2009 – 14,932 miles
  • 2008 – 14,170 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,757 miles
  • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt very slightly perished / split (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid / rear joint area (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBoth front strut top mount rubbers slightly crackingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted obscuring testable componentsRecorded at 2 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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,757 miles (+4)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    41,757 miles
    Test number
    386519068516
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt very slightly perished / split (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid / rear joint area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth front strut top mount rubbers slightly cracking
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

  2. Fail41,753 miles (+3,120)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,753 miles
    Test number
    344257178605
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt very slightly perished / split (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid / rear joint area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth front strut top mount rubbers slightly cracking
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

  3. Pass38,633 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    38,633 miles
    Test number
    959541853184
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail38,629 miles (+6,476)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,629 miles
    Test number
    962151851882
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass32,153 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    32,153 miles
    Test number
    817285127223
    • 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))

  6. Fail32,153 miles (+7,911)2 dangerous2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,153 miles
    Test number
    279134422787
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  7. Pass24,242 miles (+4,790)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    24,242 miles
    Test number
    129791503195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass19,452 miles (+1,240)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    19,452 miles
    Test number
    770227609248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass18,212 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    18,212 miles
    Test number
    245332467314
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to all four brake discs

  10. Fail18,212 miles (+42)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,212 miles
    Test number
    617739598799
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to all four brake discs

  11. Pass18,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    18,170 miles
    Test number
    673217461551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail18,170 miles (+247)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,170 miles
    Test number
    376142820115
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion & pitting to front brake discs
    • AdvisoryLong handbrake travel

  13. Pass17,923 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    17,923 miles
    Test number
    307739769571
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both front brake discs
    • AdvisoryN/S/F tyre perished
    • AdvisoryO/S/F tyre perished
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted
    • AdvisorySlight bind N/S/F brake

  14. Fail17,923 miles (+280)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,923 miles
    Test number
    282896074859
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both front brake discs
    • AdvisoryN/S/F tyre perished
    • AdvisoryO/S/F tyre perished
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted
    • AdvisorySlight bind N/S/F brake

  15. Pass17,643 miles (+110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    17,643 miles
    Test number
    274599513351
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted

  16. Pass17,533 miles (+216)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    17,533 miles
    Test number
    366393385145
    • NoteCorrosion & pitting to front brake discs

  17. Pass17,317 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    17,317 miles
    Test number
    458332094156
    • NoteLong foot brake travel
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished
    • NotePitting to both front brake discs
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted

  18. FailMileage not read6 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    485041594161
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • NoteLong foot brake travel
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished
    • NotePitting to both front brake discs
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted

  19. Fail17,086 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,086 miles
    Test number
    586009073053
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteCorrosion to front and rear brake discs

  20. Pass17,086 miles (+505)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    17,086 miles
    Test number
    966909273007
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteCorrosion to front and rear brake discs

  21. Pass16,581 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    16,581 miles
    Test number
    269001382067
    • NoteAll four tyres perished

  22. Fail16,581 miles (+536)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,581 miles
    Test number
    916261982017
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteAll four tyres perished

  23. Pass16,045 miles (+505)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    16,045 miles
    Test number
    308869161053
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass15,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    15,540 miles
    Test number
    613208270047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail15,540 miles (+608)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,540 miles
    Test number
    681998670040
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  26. Pass14,932 miles (+762)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    14,932 miles
    Test number
    671123389062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass14,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    14,170 miles
    Test number
    302732008056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 AKY

Does LB54 AKY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 AKY expired on 31 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 AKY?
The MOT on LB54 AKY expired on 31 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 AKY done?
LB54 AKY was recorded at 41,757 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2025, an average of 1,615 miles a year.
Has LB54 AKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 AKY has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB54 AKY 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 AKY find?
LB54 AKY passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt very slightly perished / split; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid / rear joint area; play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.

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