# LC54LHT — KIA CERATO MOT History & Vehicle Check

LC54LHT is a Black KIA CERATO, Petrol (1599cc), first registered 2004-11-19. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for LC54LHT — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | LC54LHT |
| Make | KIA |
| Model | CERATO |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1599cc |
| First registered | 2004-11-19 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2020-10-25 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 20
- Passes: 13
- Fails: 7
- Pass rate: 65%
- Total defects recorded: 51

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-10-14 10:28:34 | PASSED | 112,448 MI | 2020-10-25 00:00:00 |
| 2019-10-12 14:11:34 | FAILED | 112,444 MI | — |
| 2018-10-11 14:45:12 | PASSED | 109,034 MI | 2019-10-25 00:00:00 |
| 2018-10-11 14:45:11 | FAILED | 109,034 MI | — |
| 2017-10-16 16:03:46 | PASSED | 105,153 MI | 2018-10-25 00:00:00 |
| 2017-10-16 12:32:57 | FAILED | 105,152 MI | — |
| 2016-10-15 10:04:02 | PASSED | 98,730 MI | 2017-10-25 00:00:00 |
| 2016-10-15 10:04:01 | FAILED | 98,730 MI | — |
| 2015-10-26 10:50:50 | PASSED | 93,208 MI | 2016-10-25 00:00:00 |
| 2014-10-22 15:45:25 | PASSED | 90,017 MI | 2015-10-21 00:00:00 |
| 2013-09-28 14:32:08 | PASSED | 84,829 MI | 2014-09-27 00:00:00 |
| 2012-11-12 16:43:39 | PASSED | 79,319 MI | 2013-11-11 00:00:00 |
| 2012-11-09 11:13:30 | FAILED | 79,279 MI | — |
| 2011-10-31 10:21:27 | PASSED | 66,610 MI | 2012-10-30 00:00:00 |
| 2011-10-29 11:29:34 | FAILED | 66,532 MI | — |
| 2010-09-25 09:24:17 | PASSED | 38,108 MI | 2011-10-16 00:00:00 |
| 2009-09-23 09:21:32 | PASSED | 29,091 MI | 2010-10-16 00:00:00 |
| 2008-09-23 12:17:10 | PASSED | 19,499 MI | 2009-10-16 00:00:00 |
| 2008-09-22 09:58:12 | FAILED | 19,445 MI | — |
| 2007-10-17 15:43:32 | PASSED | 14,664 MI | 2008-10-16 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2019-10-14 10:28:34 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

**2019-10-12 14:11:34 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

**2018-10-11 14:45:11 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- PRS: Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

**2017-10-16 12:32:57 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Rear brake disc insecure both (3.5.1i)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

**2016-10-15 10:04:02 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR SEATBELTS FRAYING.
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2016-10-15 10:04:01 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR SEATBELTS FRAYING.
- PRS: Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

**2015-10-26 10:50:50 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Hand brake effort has only just met the minimum requirements

**2012-11-12 16:43:39 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

**2012-11-09 11:13:30 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- FAIL: Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FAIL: Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FAIL: Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

**2011-10-29 11:29:34 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- USER ENTERED: front number plate broken but secure and readable.

**2010-09-25 09:24:17 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- USER ENTERED: offside front anti roll bar drop link rubber dust cover split

**2009-09-23 09:21:32 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- USER ENTERED: offside front drop link rubber dust cover split
- USER ENTERED: front registration plate cracked
- USER ENTERED: Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

**2008-09-23 12:17:10 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: rear wiperblade smearing
- USER ENTERED: offside front anti roll bar drop link top ball joint seal split

**2008-09-22 09:58:12 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
- FAIL: Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- USER ENTERED: rear wiperblade smearing
- USER ENTERED: offside front anti roll bar drop link top ball joint seal split

**2007-10-17 15:43:32 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- USER ENTERED: Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for LC54LHT is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/LC54LHT. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.
