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Kia Cerato

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,599 cc

LB54 UFWMOT history

LB54 UFW is a blue petrol Kia Cerato first used on 31 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 51,945 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2024
Mileage
51,945 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2024
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,329 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 UFW
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 23 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB54 UFW was last recorded at 51,945 miles on 11 Nov 2024, 4,852 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,093 miles · 2 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
4,852 miles
Average per year
2,329 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 51,945 miles
  • 2023 – 47,093 miles
  • 2022 – 46,839 miles
  • 2021 – 45,560 miles
  • 2020 – 43,887 miles
  • 2019 – 40,993 miles
  • 2018 – 37,718 miles
  • 2017 – 33,675 miles
  • 2016 – 28,885 miles
  • 2015 – 23,743 miles
  • 2014 – 22,066 miles
  • 2013 – 21,025 miles
  • 2012 – 19,774 miles
  • 2011 – 17,958 miles
  • 2010 – 16,022 miles
  • 2009 – 14,661 miles
  • 2008 – 12,719 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail51,945 miles
  • 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))
  • MajorDriver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (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))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
  • MajorSteering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF to flex and NSF between the hoses

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 8 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail51,945 miles (+4,852)1 dangerous10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,945 miles
    Test number
    627893352841
    • 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))
    • MajorDriver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (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))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • MajorSteering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

  2. Pass47,093 miles (+254)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    47,093 miles
    Test number
    469557124841
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disks scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Pass46,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    46,839 miles
    Test number
    780010100159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail46,839 miles (+4)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,839 miles
    Test number
    570236519682
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills at rear corroded

  5. Fail46,835 miles (+1,275)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,835 miles
    Test number
    431974859709
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

  6. Pass45,560 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    45,560 miles
    Test number
    958566736511
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside a.b.s ring drive shaft

  7. Fail45,560 miles (+1,673)4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,560 miles
    Test number
    890026694060
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside a.b.s ring drive shaft

  8. Pass43,887 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    43,887 miles
    Test number
    554887777882
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail43,887 miles (+2,894)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,887 miles
    Test number
    701218627622
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass40,993 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    40,993 miles
    Test number
    386508949206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail40,991 miles (+3,273)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,991 miles
    Test number
    913108986593
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass37,718 miles (+129)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    37,718 miles
    Test number
    967209774232
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF to flex and NSF between the hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Fail37,589 miles (+3,914)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,589 miles
    Test number
    538074091795
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded between the hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF to flex and NSF between the hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  14. Pass33,675 miles (+83)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    33,675 miles
    Test number
    733741302880
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes heavily greased

  15. Fail33,592 miles (+4,707)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,592 miles
    Test number
    228262895004
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded Both mains at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Nearside low (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes heavily greased, OSR brake binding slightly

  16. Pass28,885 miles (+5,142)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    28,885 miles
    Test number
    179714483332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,743 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    23,743 miles
    Test number
    885715435037
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes heavily greased, NSR tyre perished

  18. Fail23,743 miles (+819)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,743 miles
    Test number
    745886053350
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes heavily greased, NSR tyre perished

  19. Pass22,924 miles (+858)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    22,924 miles
    Test number
    146906605069
    • NoteSlight deterioration on exhaust flexi pipe

  20. Pass22,066 miles (+1,041)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    22,066 miles
    Test number
    249100214045
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
    • NoteExuuaust deteriorated on flexi joint
    • NoteOff side rear tyre starting to crack
    • NoteUneaven wear onfront tyres

  21. Pass21,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    21,025 miles
    Test number
    758140413005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail21,025 miles (+1,251)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,025 miles
    Test number
    827030413044
    • FailureOffside Brake linkage excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

  23. Pass19,774 miles (+1,816)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    19,774 miles
    Test number
    146693822043
    • NoteRear wiper blade needs renewing

  24. Pass17,958 miles (+1,936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    17,958 miles
    Test number
    619886601032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass16,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    16,022 miles
    Test number
    383840720069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail16,022 miles (+1,361)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,022 miles
    Test number
    362500620059
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

  27. Pass14,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    14,661 miles
    Test number
    792615909071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail14,661 miles (+1,942)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,661 miles
    Test number
    233205609093
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass12,719 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    12,719 miles
    Test number
    984268508091
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCut in tread on o/s/front tyre

Questions about LB54 UFW

Does LB54 UFW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 UFW expired on 23 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 UFW?
The MOT on LB54 UFW expired on 23 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 UFW done?
LB54 UFW was recorded at 51,945 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2024, an average of 2,329 miles a year.
Has LB54 UFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 UFW has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB54 UFW 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 UFW find?
LB54 UFW failed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2024 with 1 dangerous defect and 10 major defects: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction, and 8 more.

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