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Kia Cerato

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,599 cc

LB54 TUHMOT history

LB54 TUH is a blue petrol Kia Cerato first used on 24 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 25 Mar 2025 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 114,654 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Mar 2025
Mileage
114,654 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2024
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,971 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 TUH
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
24 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 TUH was last recorded at 114,654 miles on 26 Mar 2024, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,642 miles · 22 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
4,971 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 114,654 miles
  • 2023 – 114,642 miles
  • 2022 – 114,511 miles
  • 2021 – 113,043 miles
  • 2020 – 111,878 miles
  • 2019 – 108,398 miles
  • 2018 – 104,043 miles
  • 2017 – 98,844 miles
  • 2016 – 92,609 miles
  • 2015 – 86,302 miles
  • 2014 – 78,451 miles
  • 2013 – 69,713 miles
  • 2012 – 62,782 miles
  • 2011 – 53,170 miles
  • 2010 – 44,551 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,654 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Misted, weak headlamp aim image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper slightly loose
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySlight oil residue under engine

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,654 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    114,654 miles
    Test number
    457986944938
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Misted, weak headlamp aim image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper slightly loose
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight oil residue under engine

  2. Fail114,654 miles (+12)1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,654 miles
    Test number
    853107223607
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Misted, weak headlamp aim image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper slightly loose
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight oil residue under engine

  3. Pass114,642 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    114,642 miles
    Test number
    911472815174
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail114,614 miles (+103)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,614 miles
    Test number
    347669479933
    • MajorOffside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch/sill closing panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch/sill closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass114,511 miles (+1,468)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    114,511 miles
    Test number
    113893055074
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass113,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    113,043 miles
    Test number
    237911209651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail113,043 miles (+1,165)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,043 miles
    Test number
    558925131650
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass111,878 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    111,878 miles
    Test number
    394752112525
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded

  9. Fail111,878 miles (+3,480)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,878 miles
    Test number
    832607491226
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded

  10. Pass108,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    108,398 miles
    Test number
    397175979063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail108,398 miles (+4,355)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,398 miles
    Test number
    290455759501
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass104,043 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    104,043 miles
    Test number
    860893909682
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Fail104,043 miles (+5,199)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,043 miles
    Test number
    544989639522
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass98,844 miles (+6,235)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    98,844 miles
    Test number
    593396005749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass92,609 miles (+6,307)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    92,609 miles
    Test number
    408439436494
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  16. Pass86,302 miles (+7,851)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    86,302 miles
    Test number
    158204235006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perishing

  17. Pass78,451 miles (+8,738)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    78,451 miles
    Test number
    118599724448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,713 miles (+6,931)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    69,713 miles
    Test number
    998769223081
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  19. Pass62,782 miles (+45)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    62,782 miles
    Test number
    119285142003
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades split

  20. Fail62,737 miles (+9,567)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,737 miles
    Test number
    138000242002
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades split

  21. Pass53,170 miles (+8,619)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    53,170 miles
    Test number
    516835641070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail44,551 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,551 miles
    Test number
    360238640088
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass44,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    44,551 miles
    Test number
    381168740000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 TUH

Does LB54 TUH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 TUH expired on 25 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 TUH?
The MOT on LB54 TUH expired on 25 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 TUH done?
LB54 TUH was recorded at 114,654 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2024, an average of 4,971 miles a year.
Has LB54 TUH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 TUH has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LB54 TUH 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 TUH find?
LB54 TUH passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2024 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective misted, weak headlamp aim image; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 6 more.

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