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Kia Cerato

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,599 cc

LB54 UCNMOT history

LB54 UCN is a blue petrol Kia Cerato first used on 31 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2022 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 94,491 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Mar 2022
Mileage
94,491 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,036 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 UCN
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 Mar 2022
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB54 UCN was last recorded at 94,491 miles on 10 Mar 2022, 7,224 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,267 miles · 5 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
7,224 miles
Average per year
5,036 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 94,491 miles
  • 2021 – 87,267 miles
  • 2020 – 78,663 miles
  • 2019 – 59,858 miles
  • 2018 – 55,556 miles
  • 2017 – 53,382 miles
  • 2016 – 50,913 miles
  • 2015 – 48,359 miles
  • 2014 – 45,723 miles
  • 2013 – 38,149 miles
  • 2012 – 37,060 miles
  • 2011 – 33,664 miles
  • 2010 – 30,274 miles
  • 2009 – 26,888 miles
  • 2008 – 23,882 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail94,491 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail94,491 miles (+7,224)12 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,491 miles
    Test number
    891741849829
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass87,267 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    87,267 miles
    Test number
    377952751244
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail87,263 miles (+8,600)2 dangerous8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,263 miles
    Test number
    309192450647
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass78,663 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    78,663 miles
    Test number
    445630069861
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail78,657 miles (+18,799)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,657 miles
    Test number
    219075258524
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass59,858 miles (+71)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    59,858 miles
    Test number
    741959708107
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail59,787 miles (+4,231)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,787 miles
    Test number
    435630114425
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass55,556 miles (+2,174)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    55,556 miles
    Test number
    786341904651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    53,382 miles
    Test number
    976321888301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail53,382 miles (+2,469)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,382 miles
    Test number
    204101695075
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  11. Pass50,913 miles (+2,554)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    50,913 miles
    Test number
    513955606695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,359 miles (+2,636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    48,359 miles
    Test number
    966117925053
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Fail45,723 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,723 miles
    Test number
    478502954019
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass45,723 miles (+7,574)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    45,723 miles
    Test number
    958222354008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,149 miles (+1,089)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    38,149 miles
    Test number
    625146553027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,060 miles (+3,396)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    37,060 miles
    Test number
    256650252207
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass33,664 miles (+3,390)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    33,664 miles
    Test number
    309705731249
    • NoteNsf tyre heavily perished
    • NoteNsr tyre heavily perished
    • NoteOsf tyre perished
    • NoteOsr tyre perished

  18. Pass30,274 miles (+3,386)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    30,274 miles
    Test number
    854397230223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,888 miles (+3,006)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    26,888 miles
    Test number
    552500349258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,882 miles (+544)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    23,882 miles
    Test number
    194745058230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    23,338 miles
    Test number
    230362528074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 UCN

Does LB54 UCN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 UCN expired on 8 Mar 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 UCN?
The MOT on LB54 UCN expired on 8 Mar 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 UCN done?
LB54 UCN was recorded at 94,491 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2022, an average of 5,036 miles a year.
Has LB54 UCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 UCN has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LB54 UCN 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 UCN find?
LB54 UCN failed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2022 with 12 major defects and 2 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn, and 11 more.

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