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Kia Cerato

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,599 cc

LB54 TYAMOT history

LB54 TYA is a blue petrol Kia Cerato first used on 31 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 264,609 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
264,609 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
13,218 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 TYA
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 valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 TYA was last recorded at 264,609 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
264,609 miles · 17 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
13,218 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 264,609 miles
  • 2025 – 248,315 miles
  • 2024 – 234,080 miles
  • 2023 – 220,107 miles
  • 2022 – 211,194 miles
  • 2021 – 198,805 miles
  • 2020 – 190,733 miles
  • 2019 – 184,077 miles
  • 2018 – 169,456 miles
  • 2017 – 158,681 miles
  • 2016 – 137,150 miles
  • 2015 – 116,530 miles
  • 2014 – 97,490 miles
  • 2013 – 74,295 miles
  • 2012 – 52,118 miles
  • 2011 – 39,033 miles
  • 2010 – 33,804 miles
  • 2009 – 30,191 miles
  • 2008 – 24,236 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass264,609 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass264,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    264,609 miles
    Test number
    798726937862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail264,609 miles (+16,294)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    264,609 miles
    Test number
    245029618537
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  3. Pass248,315 miles (+14,235)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    248,315 miles
    Test number
    296326812490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass234,080 miles (+13,973)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    234,080 miles
    Test number
    403466762255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass220,107 miles (+8,913)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    220,107 miles
    Test number
    178224087306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass211,194 miles (+97)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    211,194 miles
    Test number
    621680718012
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Fail211,097 miles (+12,292)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,097 miles
    Test number
    993606569230
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass198,805 miles (+8,072)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    198,805 miles
    Test number
    810240512407
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  9. Pass190,733 miles (+6,656)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    190,733 miles
    Test number
    198599709157
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass184,077 miles (+14,621)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    184,077 miles
    Test number
    632828553314
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  11. Pass169,456 miles (+10,775)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    169,456 miles
    Test number
    186854677857
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass158,681 miles (+21,531)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    158,681 miles
    Test number
    901636292820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass137,150 miles (+20,620)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    137,150 miles
    Test number
    376873777384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded behind fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass116,530 miles (+19,040)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    116,530 miles
    Test number
    766166955078
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass97,490 miles (+23,195)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    97,490 miles
    Test number
    785382354089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,295 miles (+22,177)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    74,295 miles
    Test number
    809220463017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,118 miles (+13,085)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    52,118 miles
    Test number
    365377632019
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass39,033 miles (+5,229)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    39,033 miles
    Test number
    999311961077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,804 miles (+3,613)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    33,804 miles
    Test number
    782790560033
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass30,191 miles (+5,955)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    30,191 miles
    Test number
    552920329094
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
  21. Pass24,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    24,236 miles
    Test number
    560292018052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 TYA

Does LB54 TYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 TYA is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 TYA?
The MOT on LB54 TYA is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 TYA done?
LB54 TYA was recorded at 264,609 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 13,218 miles a year.
Has LB54 TYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 TYA has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB54 TYA 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 TYA find?
LB54 TYA passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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