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Honda Civic

Green · Petrol · 2002 · 1,590 cc

LA51 JLVMOT history

LA51 JLV is a green petrol Honda Civic first used on 4 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 129,058 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2025.

LA51 JLV green Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Honda Civic, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
129,058 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,949 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 JLV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
4 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 JLV was last recorded at 129,058 miles on 22 Nov 2025, 7,090 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Nov 2015: 83,775 miles, lower than 814,003 miles on 1 Dec 2014.

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
121,968 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,090 miles
Average per year
4,949 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,058 miles
  • 2024 – 121,968 miles
  • 2023 – 116,745 miles
  • 2022 – 112,591 miles
  • 2021 – 106,288 miles
  • 2020 – 100,101 miles
  • 2019 – 97,884 miles
  • 2018 – 94,761 miles
  • 2017 – 91,063 miles
  • 2016 – 87,353 miles
  • 2015 – 83,775 miles
  • 2014 – 814,003 miles
  • 2013 – 79,046 miles
  • 2012 – 75,893 miles
  • 2011 – 70,852 miles
  • 2010 – 63,437 miles
  • 2008 – 51,088 miles
  • 2006 – 35,498 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,058 miles
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,058 miles (+7,090)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    129,058 miles
    Test number
    615329723480
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass121,968 miles (+5,223)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    121,968 miles
    Test number
    795860782952
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre starting to perish in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle surface corrosion to chassis

  3. Pass116,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    116,745 miles
    Test number
    398115860481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail116,745 miles (+4,154)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,745 miles
    Test number
    384129656024
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Seat belt installation load spreading washer(s) missing from anchorage central and near side (10.1 (n))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low

  5. Pass112,591 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    112,591 miles
    Test number
    487433135237
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail112,591 miles (+6,303)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,591 miles
    Test number
    319544670616
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass106,288 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    106,288 miles
    Test number
    858874740762
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail106,288 miles (+6,187)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,288 miles
    Test number
    650401511591
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass100,101 miles (+2,208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    100,101 miles
    Test number
    276195236359
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass97,893 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    97,893 miles
    Test number
    999862542422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail97,884 miles (+122)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,884 miles
    Test number
    952072345076
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Fail97,762 miles (+3,001)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,762 miles
    Test number
    681780288385
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

  13. Pass94,761 miles (+3,698)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    94,761 miles
    Test number
    937770293285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass91,063 miles (+3,710)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    91,063 miles
    Test number
    673221959053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,353 miles (+3,578)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    87,353 miles
    Test number
    667529704651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass83,775 miles (-730,228)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    83,775 miles
    Test number
    446018060892
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn low
    • AdvisoryFront brakes binding on

  17. Pass814,003 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    814,003 miles
    Test number
    407175234403
    • NoteFront brake pads and discs worn

  18. Fail81,003 miles (+1,957)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,003 miles
    Test number
    466285234442
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake pads and discs worn

  19. Pass79,046 miles (+3,153)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    79,046 miles
    Test number
    746424353376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass75,893 miles (+17)4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    75,893 miles
    Test number
    388973552374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteFront brake pads starting to get low
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear brakes slightly binding
    • NoteRear brake discs starting to discolour and corrode
    • NoteRear pads getting low

  21. Fail75,876 miles (+5,024)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,876 miles
    Test number
    635459442301
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear pads getting low

  22. Pass70,852 miles (+7,415)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    70,852 miles
    Test number
    456521751462
    • 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)
    • NoteRear number plate starting to blemmish

  23. Pass63,437 miles (+12,349)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    63,437 miles
    Test number
    301462950338
    • NoteO/s and n/s front tyre treads starting to get loiw

  24. Pass51,088 miles (+6,722)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    51,088 miles
    Test number
    373338748303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass44,366 miles (+8,868)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    44,366 miles
    Test number
    973224908057
    • NoteO/s and n/s front tyre treads getting low
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear tyre treads near limit

  26. Pass35,498 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    35,498 miles
    Test number
    193431666328
    • NoteOff side rear tyre worn 3mm

Questions about LA51 JLV

Does LA51 JLV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 JLV is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LA51 JLV?
The MOT on LA51 JLV is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 JLV done?
LA51 JLV was recorded at 129,058 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2025, an average of 4,949 miles a year.
Has LA51 JLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 JLV has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LA51 JLV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Nov 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA51 JLV find?
LA51 JLV passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s; nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge; registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear.

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