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Honda Civic

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,590 cc

LA51 CUVMOT history

LA51 CUV is a blue petrol Honda Civic first used on 19 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 126,336 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

LA51 CUV blue Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
126,336 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,746 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 CUV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
19 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 CUV was last recorded at 126,336 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 606 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,730 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
606 miles
Average per year
4,746 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,336 miles
  • 2025 – 125,730 miles
  • 2024 – 125,281 miles
  • 2023 – 124,411 miles
  • 2022 – 122,248 miles
  • 2021 – 120,844 miles
  • 2020 – 119,967 miles
  • 2019 – 117,010 miles
  • 2018 – 113,130 miles
  • 2017 – 108,638 miles
  • 2016 – 101,624 miles
  • 2015 – 95,974 miles
  • 2014 – 89,344 miles
  • 2013 – 83,370 miles
  • 2012 – 77,880 miles
  • 2011 – 71,448 miles
  • 2010 – 63,356 miles
  • 2009 – 55,930 miles
  • 2008 – 47,035 miles
  • 2007 – 39,582 miles
  • 2006 – 30,634 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,336 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,336 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    126,336 miles
    Test number
    659623648634
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail126,336 miles (+606)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,336 miles
    Test number
    151943854712
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass125,730 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    125,730 miles
    Test number
    682103745639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  4. Fail125,730 miles (+449)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,730 miles
    Test number
    569249361687
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  5. Pass125,281 miles (+870)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    125,281 miles
    Test number
    297140506866
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass124,411 miles (+2,163)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    124,411 miles
    Test number
    639095838355
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass122,248 miles (+1,404)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    122,248 miles
    Test number
    870756238549
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass120,844 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    120,844 miles
    Test number
    144044630981
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail120,844 miles (+877)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,844 miles
    Test number
    124394295575
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass119,967 miles (+2,957)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    119,967 miles
    Test number
    358510038919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass117,010 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    117,010 miles
    Test number
    349452308152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring splitting but still sealing

  12. Fail117,010 miles (+3,880)1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,010 miles
    Test number
    587734785026
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring splitting but still sealing

  13. Pass113,130 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    113,130 miles
    Test number
    593504121358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp beam pattern starting to diminish
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp beam pattern starting to diminish
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slow to retract fully
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Letters 'A' and 'U' (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail113,127 miles (+4,489)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,127 miles
    Test number
    948200244425
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp beam pattern starting to diminish
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp beam pattern starting to diminish
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slow to retract fully
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Letters 'A' and 'U' (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass108,638 miles (+7,014)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    108,638 miles
    Test number
    787783973735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass101,624 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    101,624 miles
    Test number
    294856809807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail101,621 miles (+5,647)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,621 miles
    Test number
    824145067931
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass95,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    95,974 miles
    Test number
    198882015442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail95,974 miles (+6,630)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,974 miles
    Test number
    555482415021
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass89,344 miles (+5,974)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    89,344 miles
    Test number
    416113714077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass83,370 miles (+5,490)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    83,370 miles
    Test number
    749995813052
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEml light staying on

  22. Pass77,880 miles (+6,432)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    77,880 miles
    Test number
    165987412447
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  23. Pass71,448 miles (+8,092)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    71,448 miles
    Test number
    738557811074
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge of tread

  24. Pass63,356 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    63,356 miles
    Test number
    123703910473
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Fail63,353 miles (+7,423)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,353 miles
    Test number
    743212010006
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass55,930 miles (+8,895)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    55,930 miles
    Test number
    521825119082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass47,035 miles (+7,453)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    47,035 miles
    Test number
    124968518044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  28. Pass39,582 miles (+8,948)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    39,582 miles
    Test number
    191137317009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass30,634 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    30,634 miles
    Test number
    474042416004
    • NoteBoth rear tyre sidewalls perished and cracking †nearside rear tyre pressure very low (nail in tread)

Questions about LA51 CUV

Does LA51 CUV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 CUV is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 CUV?
The MOT on LA51 CUV is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 CUV done?
LA51 CUV was recorded at 126,336 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 4,746 miles a year.
Has LA51 CUV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 CUV has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LA51 CUV 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 LA51 CUV find?
LA51 CUV passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective.

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