Kia Cerato
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,599 cc
LB54 UCAMOT history
LB54 UCA is a blue petrol Kia Cerato first used on 31 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 54,740 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 May 2027
- Mileage
- 54,740 mi
- At MOT on 15 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 2,037 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB54 UCA
- 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 14 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB54 UCA was last recorded at 54,740 miles on 15 May 2026, 1,327 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 53,413 miles · 14 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,327 miles
- Average per year
- 2,037 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 54,740 miles
- 2025 – 53,413 miles
- 2024 – 52,098 miles
- 2023 – 50,276 miles
- 2022 – 48,647 miles
- 2021 – 46,852 miles
- 2020 – 44,700 miles
- 2019 – 42,284 miles
- 2018 – 41,015 miles
- 2017 – 40,337 miles
- 2016 – 39,576 miles
- 2015 – 38,565 miles
- 2014 – 37,149 miles
- 2013 – 35,792 miles
- 2012 – 33,837 miles
- 2011 – 31,271 miles
- 2010 – 26,264 miles
- 2009 – 22,404 miles
- 2008 – 17,477 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass54,740 miles
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle treated
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Underside of vehicle corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Full MOT history
28 tests since 29 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass54,740 miles (+1,327)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2027
- Odometer
- 54,740 miles
- Test number
- 231240435352
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle treated
Pass53,413 miles (+1,315)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2026
- Odometer
- 53,413 miles
- Test number
- 303809042638
- AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass52,098 miles (+6)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 52,098 miles
- Test number
- 891421790520
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded
Fail52,092 miles (+1,816)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,092 miles
- Test number
- 239055457844
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Pipe burst on test (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Brake pipe burst on test (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded
Pass50,276 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 50,276 miles
- Test number
- 486130240444
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail50,274 miles (+1,627)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,274 miles
- Test number
- 454774310009
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass48,647 miles (+1,795)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 48,647 miles
- Test number
- 434847458865
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,852 miles (+2,152)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 46,852 miles
- Test number
- 433226983039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,700 miles (+4)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 44,700 miles
- Test number
- 775420277092
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes are slightly corroded and coated with rustproofing (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNSR handbrake cable slightly corroded at caliper end
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily perished on sidewalls! DANGEROUS! (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe and suspension arm/antirolbar mounting areas corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail44,696 miles (+2,412)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,696 miles
- Test number
- 434050074474
- MajorOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking where pipe is attached to bulkhead, (leaking from underneath clamp?) (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side cable snapped (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes are slightly corroded and coated with rustproofing (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNSR handbrake cable slightly corroded at caliper end
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily perished on sidewalls! DANGEROUS! (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe and suspension arm/antirolbar mounting areas corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass42,284 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 42,284 miles
- Test number
- 688744924912
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryOS steering rack boot is damp but not currently leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail42,283 miles (+1,268)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,283 miles
- Test number
- 246929176558
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryOS steering rack boot is damp but not currently leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass41,015 miles (+678)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 41,015 miles
- Test number
- 992967529279
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes slightly corroded and coated with rustrpoofing (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF (3.5.1i)
Pass40,337 miles (+16)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 40,337 miles
- Test number
- 801558515976
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded NSF NSR OSF and OSF pipes (also coated with rusatproofing) (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNSF suspension arm corroded
Fail40,321 miles (+745)1 dangerous4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,321 miles
- Test number
- 109333518708
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% out (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low reading on park (3.7.B.6b)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside screen wash poor
- AdvisoryRear all rear tie bars rusty
Pass39,576 miles (+26)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 39,576 miles
- Test number
- 533347673638
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded where it goes onto flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded where it goes onto flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded where it goes onto flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
Fail39,550 miles (+985)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,550 miles
- Test number
- 714205301108
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded where it goes onto flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded where it goes onto flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded where it goes onto flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
Pass38,565 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 38,565 miles
- Test number
- 438951335009
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Fail38,565 miles (+1,416)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,565 miles
- Test number
- 645839425086
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass37,149 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 37,149 miles
- Test number
- 546741424003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,149 miles (+1,357)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,149 miles
- Test number
- 905181524076
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass35,792 miles (+1,955)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 35,792 miles
- Test number
- 826505823016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,837 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 33,837 miles
- Test number
- 565768322044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,824 miles (+2,553)1 dangerous2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,824 miles
- Test number
- 519317322078
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass31,271 miles (+5,007)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 31,271 miles
- Test number
- 236184021027
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass26,264 miles (+3,860)1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 26,264 miles
- Test number
- 113511420051
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFuel filler flap difficult to open.
- NoteNearside number plate lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp
- NoteNearside rear tyre slightly perished.
- NoteOffside number plate lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp
- NoteOffside rear tyre slightly perished.
Pass22,404 miles (+4,927)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 22,404 miles
- Test number
- 523680529013
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth rear tyres cracking up
Pass17,477 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 17,477 miles
- Test number
- 321319728046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB54 UCA
- Does LB54 UCA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 UCA is valid until 14 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB54 UCA?
- The MOT on LB54 UCA is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB54 UCA done?
- LB54 UCA was recorded at 54,740 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 2,037 miles a year.
- Has LB54 UCA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB54 UCA has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB54 UCA 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 UCA find?
- LB54 UCA passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 1 advisory: underside of vehicle treated.
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