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Kia Cerato

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,599 cc

LB54 UCLMOT history

LB54 UCL is a blue petrol Kia Cerato first used on 31 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 133,983 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
133,983 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,309 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 UCL
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 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 UCL was last recorded at 133,983 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 4,419 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,564 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,419 miles
Average per year
6,309 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,983 miles
  • 2024 – 129,564 miles
  • 2023 – 126,316 miles
  • 2022 – 123,565 miles
  • 2021 – 118,717 miles
  • 2020 – 116,507 miles
  • 2019 – 115,490 miles
  • 2018 – 112,422 miles
  • 2017 – 96,307 miles
  • 2016 – 83,481 miles
  • 2015 – 69,333 miles
  • 2014 – 62,482 miles
  • 2013 – 58,117 miles
  • 2012 – 50,343 miles
  • 2011 – 42,301 miles
  • 2010 – 35,919 miles
  • 2009 – 29,193 miles
  • 2008 – 21,737 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,983 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass133,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    133,983 miles
    Test number
    470907054565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail133,983 miles (+4,419)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,983 miles
    Test number
    902878585477
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  3. Pass129,564 miles (+89)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    129,564 miles
    Test number
    281331053073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail129,475 miles (+3,159)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,475 miles
    Test number
    651486036694
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass126,316 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    126,316 miles
    Test number
    916081170258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail126,215 miles (+2,650)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,215 miles
    Test number
    728050962762
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass123,565 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    123,565 miles
    Test number
    318200954280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail123,555 miles (+4,838)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,555 miles
    Test number
    980239873236
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Upper and lower joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass118,717 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    118,717 miles
    Test number
    544397508058
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Fail118,717 miles (+2,210)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,717 miles
    Test number
    850117032032
    • MajorFront Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulbs fitted no beam image (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass116,507 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    116,507 miles
    Test number
    974106656529
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs worn/thin both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leaking from rear of front braided section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing on inner/outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking and worn on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin read disc pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail116,507 miles (+1,017)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,507 miles
    Test number
    917402485538
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs worn/thin both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leaking from rear of front braided section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing on inner/outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking and worn on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin read disc pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass115,490 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    115,490 miles
    Test number
    633460845735
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside front door mirror glass smashed

  14. Fail115,490 miles (+3,068)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,490 miles
    Test number
    141917755475
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside front door mirror glass smashed

  15. Pass112,422 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    112,422 miles
    Test number
    456444912791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail112,412 miles (+16,105)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,412 miles
    Test number
    614821280567
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Pass96,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    96,307 miles
    Test number
    741815278621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail96,307 miles (+12,826)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,307 miles
    Test number
    661921739837
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass83,481 miles (+14,148)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    83,481 miles
    Test number
    554332858782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass69,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    69,333 miles
    Test number
    544241067492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail69,333 miles (+6,851)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,333 miles
    Test number
    601386619028
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail62,482 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,482 miles
    Test number
    378969764483
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

  23. Pass62,482 miles (+4,365)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    62,482 miles
    Test number
    557789364222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass58,117 miles (+7,774)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    58,117 miles
    Test number
    267109613126
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass50,343 miles (+8,042)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    50,343 miles
    Test number
    916303482000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass42,301 miles (+6,382)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    42,301 miles
    Test number
    788502381046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass35,919 miles (+6,726)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    35,919 miles
    Test number
    144495030044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass29,193 miles (+7,456)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    29,193 miles
    Test number
    673560849022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass21,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    21,737 miles
    Test number
    223650338040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 UCL

Does LB54 UCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 UCL is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB54 UCL?
The MOT on LB54 UCL is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 UCL done?
LB54 UCL was recorded at 133,983 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 6,309 miles a year.
Has LB54 UCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 UCL has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB54 UCL 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 UCL find?
LB54 UCL passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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