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Kia Cerato

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,599 cc

LB54 TXZMOT history

LB54 TXZ is a blue petrol Kia Cerato first used on 31 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 Jan 2025 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 91,990 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Jan 2025
Mileage
91,990 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2024
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,330 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 TXZ
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
31 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 TXZ was last recorded at 91,990 miles on 9 Jan 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,990 miles · 3 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,330 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 91,990 miles
  • 2022 – 91,247 miles
  • 2021 – 89,913 miles
  • 2019 – 87,127 miles
  • 2018 – 79,039 miles
  • 2017 – 66,715 miles
  • 2016 – 50,111 miles
  • 2015 – 44,385 miles
  • 2014 – 42,151 miles
  • 2013 – 40,359 miles
  • 2012 – 38,211 miles
  • 2011 – 36,105 miles
  • 2010 – 33,434 miles
  • 2009 – 29,017 miles
  • 2008 – 22,965 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,990 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side. (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side. (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side. (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side. (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,990 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    91,990 miles
    Test number
    740752203396
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail91,990 miles (+743)5 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,990 miles
    Test number
    844606050009
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both side. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass91,247 miles (+1,334)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    91,247 miles
    Test number
    928227607780
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass89,913 miles (+924)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    89,913 miles
    Test number
    303549193836
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass88,989 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    88,989 miles
    Test number
    659659352321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail88,984 miles (+1,857)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,984 miles
    Test number
    475250247084
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass87,127 miles (+8,088)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    87,127 miles
    Test number
    310679816063
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  8. Pass79,039 miles (+12,324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    79,039 miles
    Test number
    884498700699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
  9. Pass66,715 miles (+16,604)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    66,715 miles
    Test number
    797711063360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
  10. Pass50,111 miles (+3,434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    50,111 miles
    Test number
    335099249738
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
  11. Pass46,677 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    46,677 miles
    Test number
    903594479965
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
  12. Fail46,677 miles (+2,292)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,677 miles
    Test number
    418573378824
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
  13. Pass44,385 miles (+2,234)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    44,385 miles
    Test number
    598196215031
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
  14. Pass42,151 miles (+1,792)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    42,151 miles
    Test number
    985644314053
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
  15. Pass40,359 miles (+2,148)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    40,359 miles
    Test number
    907610113079
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
  16. Pass38,211 miles (+2,106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    38,211 miles
    Test number
    516039402099
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
  17. Pass36,105 miles (+2,671)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    36,105 miles
    Test number
    187114311434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,434 miles (+4,417)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    33,434 miles
    Test number
    962252310066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,017 miles (+6,052)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    29,017 miles
    Test number
    902665819082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    22,965 miles
    Test number
    432750038084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 TXZ

Does LB54 TXZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 TXZ expired on 8 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 TXZ?
The MOT on LB54 TXZ expired on 8 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 TXZ done?
LB54 TXZ was recorded at 91,990 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2024, an average of 4,330 miles a year.
Has LB54 TXZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 TXZ has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LB54 TXZ 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 TXZ find?
LB54 TXZ passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2024 with 10 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side.; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side., and 7 more.

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