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Kia Cerato

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,599 cc

LB54 UBJMOT history

LB54 UBJ is a blue petrol Kia Cerato first used on 31 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 112,532 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Feb 2023
Mileage
112,532 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2023
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,880 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 UBJ
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 1 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB54 UBJ was last recorded at 112,532 miles on 21 Apr 2023, 12,068 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,464 miles · 14 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
12,068 miles
Average per year
5,880 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 112,532 miles
  • 2022 – 100,464 miles
  • 2021 – 88,694 miles
  • 2020 – 80,053 miles
  • 2019 – 68,741 miles
  • 2018 – 66,442 miles
  • 2017 – 63,618 miles
  • 2016 – 60,073 miles
  • 2015 – 56,585 miles
  • 2014 – 53,564 miles
  • 2013 – 49,926 miles
  • 2012 – 45,567 miles
  • 2011 – 40,916 miles
  • 2010 – 35,206 miles
  • 2009 – 28,921 miles
  • 2008 – 22,770 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail112,532 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened X2 holes (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis by subframe and anti roll bar mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

What MOT failures 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail112,532 miles (+12,068)1 dangerous6 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,532 miles
    Test number
    322235652068
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened X2 holes (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis by subframe and anti roll bar mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass100,464 miles (+230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    100,464 miles
    Test number
    444613945543
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail100,234 miles (+11,540)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,234 miles
    Test number
    576014810882
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass88,694 miles (+8,641)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    88,694 miles
    Test number
    686016908462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass80,053 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    80,053 miles
    Test number
    752740674781
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  6. Fail80,053 miles (+11,312)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,053 miles
    Test number
    436831626081
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Pass68,741 miles (+2,299)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    68,741 miles
    Test number
    772157282380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,442 miles (+2,824)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    66,442 miles
    Test number
    485306052416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass63,618 miles (+3,545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    63,618 miles
    Test number
    492580796743
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass60,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    60,073 miles
    Test number
    714862969666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail60,073 miles (+3,488)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,073 miles
    Test number
    810618696755
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass56,585 miles (+3,021)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    56,585 miles
    Test number
    555443615008
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass53,564 miles (+3,638)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    53,564 miles
    Test number
    649194014082
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass49,926 miles (+4,359)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    49,926 miles
    Test number
    135070523019
    • NoteExhaust front pipe cracking
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

  15. Pass45,567 miles (+4,651)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    45,567 miles
    Test number
    866868412089
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass40,916 miles (+5,710)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    40,916 miles
    Test number
    865062411056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail35,206 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,206 miles
    Test number
    522068120073
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass35,206 miles (+6,285)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    35,206 miles
    Test number
    993968220044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,921 miles (+6,151)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    28,921 miles
    Test number
    170235219044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    22,770 miles
    Test number
    100464018435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail22,770 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,770 miles
    Test number
    582344218003
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about LB54 UBJ

Does LB54 UBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 UBJ expired on 1 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 UBJ?
The MOT on LB54 UBJ expired on 1 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 UBJ done?
LB54 UBJ was recorded at 112,532 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2023, an average of 5,880 miles a year.
Has LB54 UBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 UBJ has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LB54 UBJ 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 UBJ find?
LB54 UBJ failed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects, 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pedal anti-slip provision missing; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn, and 14 more.

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