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Kia Cerato

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,599 cc

LB54 RXGMOT history

LB54 RXG is a silver petrol Kia Cerato first used on 21 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 34,616 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
34,616 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
894 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 RXG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Cerato
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,599 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 RXG was last recorded at 34,616 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Jan 2009: 4,731 miles, lower than 18,540 miles on 17 Jan 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
34,614 miles · 6 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
894 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,616 miles
  • 2025 – 33,461 miles
  • 2024 – 32,974 miles
  • 2023 – 32,020 miles
  • 2022 – 31,004 miles
  • 2021 – 30,165 miles
  • 2020 – 29,309 miles
  • 2019 – 27,833 miles
  • 2018 – 26,313 miles
  • 2017 – 25,076 miles
  • 2016 – 23,770 miles
  • 2015 – 22,338 miles
  • 2014 – 20,285 miles
  • 2013 – 18,238 miles
  • 2012 – 14,137 miles
  • 2011 – 10,625 miles
  • 2010 – 8,316 miles
  • 2009 – 4,731 miles
  • 2008 – 18,540 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,616 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Dangerous5 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Exhaust emmission limits only just met

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass34,616 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    34,616 miles
    Test number
    621397283588
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail34,614 miles (+1,153)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,614 miles
    Test number
    707609895355
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass33,461 miles (+487)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    33,461 miles
    Test number
    881769542783
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass32,974 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    32,974 miles
    Test number
    970898062944
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sub frame has welding repair
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emmission limits only just met

  5. Fail32,974 miles (+954)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,974 miles
    Test number
    392747911753
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emmission limits only just met

  6. Pass32,020 miles (+1,016)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    32,020 miles
    Test number
    359406867949
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi and rear flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass31,004 miles (+839)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    31,004 miles
    Test number
    527609448959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass30,165 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    30,165 miles
    Test number
    344839481998
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers over front to rear brake pipes, unable to assess condition

  9. Fail30,165 miles (+856)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,165 miles
    Test number
    411770207968
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers over front to rear brake pipes, unable to assess condition

  10. Pass29,309 miles (+1,476)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    29,309 miles
    Test number
    645464459979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,833 miles (+1,520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    27,833 miles
    Test number
    283389490266
    • AdvisoryHand brake 17%

  12. Pass26,313 miles (+1,237)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    26,313 miles
    Test number
    528588123349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,076 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    25,076 miles
    Test number
    909651996314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail25,068 miles (+1,298)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,068 miles
    Test number
    267085776024
    • FailureOffside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass23,770 miles (+1,432)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    23,770 miles
    Test number
    762802863503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,338 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    22,338 miles
    Test number
    857245615067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail22,336 miles (+2,051)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,336 miles
    Test number
    938624815048
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass20,285 miles (+2,047)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    20,285 miles
    Test number
    396145714017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    18,238 miles
    Test number
    586991713001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail18,238 miles (+4,101)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,238 miles
    Test number
    525759003099
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass14,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    14,137 miles
    Test number
    985740012011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail14,137 miles (+3,512)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,137 miles
    Test number
    835470212066
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass10,625 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    10,625 miles
    Test number
    148290321417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail10,612 miles (+2,296)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,612 miles
    Test number
    169989011020
    • FailureNearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSuspect battery fault

  25. Pass8,316 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    8,316 miles
    Test number
    161700320073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail8,286 miles (+3,555)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,286 miles
    Test number
    182218710482
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  27. Pass4,731 miles (-13,809)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    4,731 miles
    Test number
    134789019017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass18,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    18,540 miles
    Test number
    830507218031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 RXG

Does LB54 RXG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 RXG is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 RXG?
The MOT on LB54 RXG is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 RXG done?
LB54 RXG was recorded at 34,616 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 894 miles a year.
Has LB54 RXG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 RXG has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB54 RXG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Jan 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB54 RXG find?
LB54 RXG passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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