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Honda Civic

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,590 cc

LA51 GVVMOT history

LA51 GVV is a blue petrol Honda Civic first used on 7 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2023 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 165,019 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2022.

LA51 GVV blue Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Feb 2023
Mileage
165,019 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2022
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,693 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 GVV
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
7 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 GVV was last recorded at 165,019 miles on 1 Mar 2022, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Jan 2008: 79,204 miles, lower than 136,775 miles on 8 Jan 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
165,010 miles · 6 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
6,693 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 165,019 miles
  • 2021 – 165,010 miles
  • 2020 – 163,288 miles
  • 2019 – 158,634 miles
  • 2017 – 151,647 miles
  • 2016 – 147,335 miles
  • 2015 – 141,462 miles
  • 2014 – 135,424 miles
  • 2013 – 129,650 miles
  • 2012 – 122,505 miles
  • 2011 – 113,095 miles
  • 2010 – 102,227 miles
  • 2009 – 90,469 miles
  • 2008 – 79,204 miles
  • 2007 – 136,775 miles
  • 2006 – 57,028 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,019 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front both side rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack joints both side

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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,019 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    165,019 miles
    Test number
    576969186715
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front both side rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack joints both side

  2. Fail165,010 miles (+1,722)1 dangerous10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,010 miles
    Test number
    843108273723
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished (badly cracking)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from gearbox (nearside inner driveshaft oil seal)
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside steering rack-end

  3. Pass163,288 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    163,288 miles
    Test number
    490362068970
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail163,288 miles (+4,654)1 dangerous2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,288 miles
    Test number
    808038101281
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass158,634 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    158,634 miles
    Test number
    359089633255
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery not holding a charge
    • AdvisoryIndicator flasher unit noisy and sticking

  6. Fail158,634 miles (+6,987)1 dangerous3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,634 miles
    Test number
    532746229763
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery not holding a charge
    • AdvisoryIndicator flasher unit noisy and sticking

  7. Pass151,647 miles (+4,312)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    151,647 miles
    Test number
    971633917763
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront tyre on limit
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisorySlight bind on o/s rear brake

  8. Pass147,335 miles (+5,873)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    147,335 miles
    Test number
    199822096994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass141,462 miles (+6,038)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    141,462 miles
    Test number
    138796105435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass135,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    135,424 miles
    Test number
    166133904078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail135,424 miles (+5,774)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,424 miles
    Test number
    629342004064
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass129,650 miles (+7,145)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    129,650 miles
    Test number
    588052803087
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass122,505 miles (+9,410)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    122,505 miles
    Test number
    408484702087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass113,095 miles (+10,868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    113,095 miles
    Test number
    199374001026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass102,227 miles (+11,758)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    102,227 miles
    Test number
    862975100031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass90,469 miles (+11,265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    90,469 miles
    Test number
    144237109067
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass79,204 miles (-57,571)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    79,204 miles
    Test number
    802714908076
    • NoteRepair plugs in nearside rear tyre. repair plug in offside front tyre.

  18. Pass136,775 miles (+79,747)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    136,775 miles
    Test number
    103018307478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    57,028 miles
    Test number
    272361516072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 GVV

Does LA51 GVV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 GVV expired on 28 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 GVV?
The MOT on LA51 GVV expired on 28 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 GVV done?
LA51 GVV was recorded at 165,019 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2022, an average of 6,693 miles a year.
Has LA51 GVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 GVV has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LA51 GVV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Jan 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA51 GVV find?
LA51 GVV passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2022 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front both side rear; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side, and 2 more.

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