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Kia Cerato

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,493 cc

LB54 SKVMOT history

LB54 SKV is a blue petrol Kia Cerato first used on 19 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 May 2023 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 77,268 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 4 May 2023
Mileage
77,268 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2022
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,448 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 SKV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Cerato
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,493 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 May 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 SKV was last recorded at 77,268 miles on 30 Apr 2022, 2,806 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Apr 2020: 70,406 miles, lower than 70,721 miles on 21 Mar 2020.

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
74,462 miles · 5 May 2021
Between the last two tests
2,806 miles
Average per year
4,448 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 77,268 miles
  • 2021 – 74,462 miles
  • 2020 – 70,406 miles
  • 2019 – 58,029 miles
  • 2018 – 54,473 miles
  • 2017 – 51,734 miles
  • 2016 – 47,671 miles
  • 2015 – 43,606 miles
  • 2014 – 39,380 miles
  • 2013 – 34,978 miles
  • 2012 – 30,440 miles
  • 2011 – 26,447 miles
  • 2010 – 22,563 miles
  • 2009 – 18,406 miles
  • 2008 – 14,240 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,268 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in arch (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in arch (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in arch (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass77,268 miles (+2,806)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    77,268 miles
    Test number
    681450065683
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass74,462 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    74,462 miles
    Test number
    339356041079
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail74,456 miles (+24)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,456 miles
    Test number
    300689155971
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail74,432 miles (+4,026)3 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,432 miles
    Test number
    595179838302
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  5. Pass70,406 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    70,406 miles
    Test number
    424988620063
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre This Tyre has Four Metal objects in the Tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  6. Fail70,406 miles (-315)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,406 miles
    Test number
    803177651420
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorHeadlamp reflector slightly defective Both front headlights require polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre This Tyre has Four Metal objects in the Tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Fail70,721 miles (+12,692)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,721 miles
    Test number
    725220841320
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged Parking-wires corroded,broken on brake performance test (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps beam images affected by lenses
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass58,029 miles (+50)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    58,029 miles
    Test number
    511546125910
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  9. Fail57,979 miles (+3,506)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,979 miles
    Test number
    754051407362
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  10. Pass54,473 miles (+37)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    54,473 miles
    Test number
    793305633375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm tread worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail54,436 miles (+2,702)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,436 miles
    Test number
    675729347718
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm tread worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass51,734 miles (+4,063)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    51,734 miles
    Test number
    824373989108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass47,671 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    47,671 miles
    Test number
    624625880119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail47,643 miles (+4,037)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,643 miles
    Test number
    626851531607
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass43,606 miles (+4,226)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    43,606 miles
    Test number
    519135965059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  16. Pass39,380 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    39,380 miles
    Test number
    166173774006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail39,305 miles (+4,327)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,305 miles
    Test number
    167086764456
    • FailureFront Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

  18. Pass34,978 miles (+4,538)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    34,978 miles
    Test number
    849061363053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  19. Pass30,440 miles (+120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    30,440 miles
    Test number
    398569062011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  20. Fail30,320 miles (+3,873)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,320 miles
    Test number
    938278752038
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  21. Pass26,447 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    26,447 miles
    Test number
    425958461028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail26,361 miles (+3,798)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,361 miles
    Test number
    665807251082
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass22,563 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    22,563 miles
    Test number
    322330860058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail22,555 miles (+4,149)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,555 miles
    Test number
    171387640076
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass18,406 miles (+4,166)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    18,406 miles
    Test number
    103018359019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  26. Pass14,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    14,240 miles
    Test number
    863539358033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 SKV

Does LB54 SKV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 SKV expired on 4 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 SKV?
The MOT on LB54 SKV expired on 4 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 SKV done?
LB54 SKV was recorded at 77,268 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2022, an average of 4,448 miles a year.
Has LB54 SKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 SKV has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2021.
Has the mileage on LB54 SKV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Apr 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB54 SKV find?
LB54 SKV passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2022 with 8 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in arch; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in arch, and 5 more.

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