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Kia Cerato

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,599 cc

LB54 TXLMOT history

LB54 TXL is a blue petrol Kia Cerato first used on 26 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 72,498 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Aug 2026
Mileage
72,498 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,107 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 TXL
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 15 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 TXL was last recorded at 72,498 miles on 13 Aug 2025, 532 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,966 miles · 16 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
532 miles
Average per year
3,107 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,498 miles
  • 2024 – 71,966 miles
  • 2023 – 71,782 miles
  • 2022 – 71,459 miles
  • 2021 – 70,608 miles
  • 2020 – 70,002 miles
  • 2019 – 69,159 miles
  • 2018 – 68,522 miles
  • 2017 – 67,879 miles
  • 2016 – 66,805 miles
  • 2015 – 65,256 miles
  • 2014 – 64,323 miles
  • 2013 – 63,239 miles
  • 2012 – 57,518 miles
  • 2011 – 46,263 miles
  • 2010 – 36,208 miles
  • 2009 – 23,599 miles
  • 2008 – 17,898 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,498 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,498 miles (+532)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    72,498 miles
    Test number
    560092016173
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass71,966 miles (+184)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    71,966 miles
    Test number
    426189310286
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass71,782 miles (+323)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    71,782 miles
    Test number
    366061815659
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass71,459 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    71,459 miles
    Test number
    704596537624
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail71,459 miles (+851)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,459 miles
    Test number
    280199840524
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass70,608 miles (+606)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    70,608 miles
    Test number
    931395977386
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass70,002 miles (+843)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    70,002 miles
    Test number
    625533746577
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass69,159 miles (+637)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    69,159 miles
    Test number
    532700881783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,522 miles (+643)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    68,522 miles
    Test number
    441802758063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    67,879 miles
    Test number
    697725834355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail67,879 miles (+1,074)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,879 miles
    Test number
    507249350081
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  12. Pass66,805 miles (+1,549)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    66,805 miles
    Test number
    527750377005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail65,256 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,256 miles
    Test number
    358004145015
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass65,256 miles (+933)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    65,256 miles
    Test number
    668174245027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,323 miles (+1,084)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    64,323 miles
    Test number
    498515044031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    63,239 miles
    Test number
    139113843465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail63,239 miles (+5,721)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,239 miles
    Test number
    258303443059
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass57,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    57,518 miles
    Test number
    245005132020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail57,518 miles (+11,255)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,518 miles
    Test number
    555973932019
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass46,263 miles (+10,055)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    46,263 miles
    Test number
    427992231052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,208 miles (+12,609)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    36,208 miles
    Test number
    611684940030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,599 miles (+5,701)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    23,599 miles
    Test number
    432364219037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    17,898 miles
    Test number
    350896118090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 TXL

Does LB54 TXL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 TXL expired on 15 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 TXL?
The MOT on LB54 TXL expired on 15 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 TXL done?
LB54 TXL was recorded at 72,498 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2025, an average of 3,107 miles a year.
Has LB54 TXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 TXL has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LB54 TXL 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 TXL find?
LB54 TXL passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 3 more.

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