Kia Cerato
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,599 cc
LB54 SVGMOT history
LB54 SVG is a blue petrol Kia Cerato first used on 26 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 Jun 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 181,458 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 181,458 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 8,261 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB54 SVG
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Cerato
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,599 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 26 Jan 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jun 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
LB54 SVG was last recorded at 181,458 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 10,414 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 27 May 2022: 14,144 miles, lower than 130,216 miles on 21 May 2021.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 171,044 miles · 5 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,414 miles
- Average per year
- 8,261 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 181,458 miles
- 2025 – 171,044 miles
- 2024 – 161,274 miles
- 2023 – 153,647 miles
- 2022 – 14,144 miles
- 2021 – 130,216 miles
- 2020 – 123,676 miles
- 2018 – 116,888 miles
- 2017 – 106,779 miles
- 2016 – 95,388 miles
- 2015 – 83,005 miles
- 2014 – 78,969 miles
- 2013 – 74,731 miles
- 2012 – 67,042 miles
- 2011 – 58,312 miles
- 2010 – 48,441 miles
- 2009 – 39,247 miles
- 2008 – 29,698 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail181,458 miles
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak and offside rear (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting within subfram mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and offside rear inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2015
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2015
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015
Full MOT history
26 tests since 19 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail181,458 miles (+10,414)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,458 miles
- Test number
- 788740345101
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak and offside rear (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting within subfram mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and offside rear inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass171,044 miles (+9,770)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 171,044 miles
- Test number
- 959847522342
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass161,274 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 161,274 miles
- Test number
- 788237216710
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower wheel arch slight corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower wheel arch slight corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail161,274 miles (+7,627)2 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,274 miles
- Test number
- 843782377724
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower wheel arch slight corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower wheel arch slight corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass153,647 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 153,647 miles
- Test number
- 205532677520
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail153,647 miles (+139,503)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,647 miles
- Test number
- 567959834534
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- 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))
Pass14,144 miles (-116,072)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 14,144 miles
- Test number
- 678611111251
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass130,216 miles (+6,540)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 130,216 miles
- Test number
- 853149527910
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass123,676 miles (+6,788)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 123,676 miles
- Test number
- 976533078864
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass116,888 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 116,888 miles
- Test number
- 454734394393
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Fail116,888 miles (+10,109)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,888 miles
- Test number
- 305957725102
- Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Pass106,779 miles (+11,391)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 106,779 miles
- Test number
- 148068727494
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,388 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 95,388 miles
- Test number
- 904259310223
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail95,385 miles (+12,380)7 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,385 miles
- Test number
- 805409092153
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged abs sensor wire (3.4.3)
- FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureRear Fuel hose insecure rear overflow pipe clip corroded to tank[ insecure] (7.2.1)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass83,005 miles (+24)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 83,005 miles
- Test number
- 549112365015
- NoteOil leak
Fail82,981 miles (+4,012)6 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,981 miles
- Test number
- 626538455017
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteO/s/r brake slightly binding
Pass78,969 miles (+4,238)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 78,969 miles
- Test number
- 407230764067
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOffside rear tyre cracking
Pass74,731 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 74,731 miles
- Test number
- 407915443012
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail74,731 miles (+7,689)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,731 miles
- Test number
- 905415843076
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass67,042 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 67,042 miles
- Test number
- 185018112465
- NoteFront brake pads/discs appear worn close to limit.
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge to 2mm.
- NoteOffside front tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm.
Fail67,042 miles (+8,730)3 repaired3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,042 miles
- Test number
- 848328112029
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- NoteFront brake pads/discs appear worn close to limit.
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge to 2mm.
- NoteOffside front tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm.
Pass58,312 miles (+183)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 58,312 miles
- Test number
- 687001831013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,129 miles (+9,688)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,129 miles
- Test number
- 335068121018
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass48,441 miles (+9,194)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 48,441 miles
- Test number
- 103449320488
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass39,247 miles (+9,549)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 39,247 miles
- Test number
- 453889729070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,698 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 29,698 miles
- Test number
- 472839818073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB54 SVG
- Does LB54 SVG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB54 SVG expired on 8 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB54 SVG?
- The MOT on LB54 SVG expired on 8 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB54 SVG done?
- LB54 SVG was recorded at 181,458 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 8,261 miles a year.
- Has LB54 SVG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB54 SVG has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB54 SVG ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 May 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB54 SVG find?
- LB54 SVG failed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 6 major defects and 2 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; nearside power steering component leaking; nearside rear shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak and offside rear, and 5 more.
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