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White · Petrol · 2005 · 1,298 cc

LA51 JAPMOT history

LA51 JAP is a white petrol Suzuki Carry first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 124,650 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
124,650 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,019 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 JAP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Carry
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,298 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 JAP was last recorded at 124,650 miles on 12 May 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,647 miles · 8 May 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,019 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,650 miles
  • 2025 – 123,088 miles
  • 2024 – 117,815 miles
  • 2023 – 112,767 miles
  • 2022 – 110,426 miles
  • 2021 – 108,266 miles
  • 2020 – 108,126 miles
  • 2019 – 103,906 miles
  • 2018 – 98,201 miles
  • 2017 – 91,829 miles
  • 2016 – 86,811 miles
  • 2015 – 79,029 miles
  • 2014 – 70,355 miles
  • 2013 – 62,249 miles
  • 2012 – 55,440 miles
  • 2011 – 48,887 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,650 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm inner joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,650 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    124,650 miles
    Test number
    447323874332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm inner joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail124,647 miles (+1,559)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,647 miles
    Test number
    719780181806
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm inner joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass123,088 miles (+5,273)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    123,088 miles
    Test number
    897161854555
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm inner joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass117,815 miles (+5,048)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    117,815 miles
    Test number
    135109938399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass112,767 miles (+2,341)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    112,767 miles
    Test number
    742437732771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass110,426 miles (+2,160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    110,426 miles
    Test number
    938961967347
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front uppers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass108,266 miles (+140)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    108,266 miles
    Test number
    958226922780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail108,126 miles (+4,220)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,126 miles
    Test number
    853182212615
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass103,906 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    103,906 miles
    Test number
    203803890472
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail103,906 miles (+5,705)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,906 miles
    Test number
    921164208403
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass98,201 miles (+6,372)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    98,201 miles
    Test number
    180993667694
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass91,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    91,829 miles
    Test number
    138207209387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail91,829 miles (+5,018)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,829 miles
    Test number
    438419318399
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass86,811 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    86,811 miles
    Test number
    872832450582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail86,756 miles (+7,727)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,756 miles
    Test number
    345778508906
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe/cat (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryEngine has an oil leak from the rocker cover!
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box is badly corroded. Heat shield is detached and corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is in poor condition, front hanger/mounting is detached/corroded

  16. Pass79,029 miles (+8,674)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    79,029 miles
    Test number
    219904305177
    • NoteRear silencer mount broken away,silencer slighlt deteriorated.

  17. Pass70,355 miles (+8,106)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    70,355 miles
    Test number
    276824194063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,249 miles (+6,809)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    62,249 miles
    Test number
    105514883405
    • NoteCatalyst heat shield loose.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn inner tread edge.

  19. Pass55,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    55,440 miles
    Test number
    838640382091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail55,440 miles (+6,553)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,440 miles
    Test number
    316410482018
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  21. Pass48,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    48,887 miles
    Test number
    747847091043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,854 km
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    40,854 km
    Test number
    363224700160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 JAP

Does LA51 JAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 JAP is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 JAP?
The MOT on LA51 JAP is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 JAP done?
LA51 JAP was recorded at 124,650 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 5,019 miles a year.
Has LA51 JAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 JAP has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LA51 JAP 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 JAP find?
LA51 JAP passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm inner joint has slight play.

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