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Kia Cerato

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,599 cc

LB54 TWPMOT history

LB54 TWP is a blue petrol Kia Cerato first used on 26 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 24 Feb 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 88,910 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Feb 2026
Mileage
88,910 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,263 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 TWP
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 24 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 TWP was last recorded at 88,910 miles on 27 Jan 2025, 5,370 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,540 miles · 17 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
5,370 miles
Average per year
4,263 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,910 miles
  • 2024 – 83,540 miles
  • 2023 – 77,032 miles
  • 2022 – 70,280 miles
  • 2021 – 60,236 miles
  • 2020 – 60,220 miles
  • 2018 – 54,565 miles
  • 2017 – 43,816 miles
  • 2016 – 41,179 miles
  • 2015 – 37,900 miles
  • 2014 – 34,982 miles
  • 2013 – 32,002 miles
  • 2012 – 28,574 miles
  • 2011 – 25,822 miles
  • 2010 – 22,330 miles
  • 2009 – 19,276 miles
  • 2008 – 16,404 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,910 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Exhaust Flexi loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Under body corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,910 miles4 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    88,910 miles
    Test number
    394001012866
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail88,910 miles (+5,370)2 repaired4 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,910 miles
    Test number
    379346937090
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass83,540 miles (+6,508)4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    83,540 miles
    Test number
    944632035547
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass77,032 miles (+6,752)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    77,032 miles
    Test number
    393397374006
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer wheel arch covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody surface rust

  5. Pass70,280 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    70,280 miles
    Test number
    706259901535
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel arch covered in heavy sealant.
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail70,280 miles (+10,044)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,280 miles
    Test number
    831201783399
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel arch covered in heavy sealant.
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass60,236 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    60,236 miles
    Test number
    103538087913
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust Flexi loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

  8. Fail60,236 miles (+16)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,236 miles
    Test number
    691992729822
    • DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust Flexi loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

  9. Fail60,220 miles (+5,655)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,220 miles
    Test number
    383926776029
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass54,565 miles (+10,749)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    54,565 miles
    Test number
    973081875105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,816 miles (+2,637)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    43,816 miles
    Test number
    736811404657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,179 miles (+3,279)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    41,179 miles
    Test number
    905211040811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,900 miles (+2,918)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    37,900 miles
    Test number
    287103375484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    34,982 miles
    Test number
    569189884132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail34,982 miles (+2,980)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,982 miles
    Test number
    236779284440
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass32,002 miles (+3,428)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    32,002 miles
    Test number
    338430393190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,574 miles (+2,752)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    28,574 miles
    Test number
    708577082103
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn on outside edge.o/s handbrake lever on caliper does not fully return to off position.

  18. Pass25,822 miles (+3,492)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    25,822 miles
    Test number
    949577581120
    • NoteOffside rear brake slightly binding

  19. Pass22,330 miles (+3,054)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    22,330 miles
    Test number
    134968780138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,276 miles (+536)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    19,276 miles
    Test number
    453574299187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,740 miles (+2,336)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    18,740 miles
    Test number
    302502129028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    16,404 miles
    Test number
    391255928042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 TWP

Does LB54 TWP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 TWP expired on 24 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 TWP?
The MOT on LB54 TWP expired on 24 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 TWP done?
LB54 TWP was recorded at 88,910 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2025, an average of 4,263 miles a year.
Has LB54 TWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 TWP has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB54 TWP 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 TWP find?
LB54 TWP passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2025 with 4 minor defects and 15 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 16 more.

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