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Vauxhall Corsa

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,199 cc

LA51 MAXMOT history

LA51 MAX is a red petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 29 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 102,848 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

LA51 MAX red Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Corsa, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
102,848 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,161 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 MAX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
29 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 MAX was last recorded at 102,848 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 6,841 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,007 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,841 miles
Average per year
4,161 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,848 miles
  • 2025 – 96,007 miles
  • 2024 – 89,710 miles
  • 2023 – 85,383 miles
  • 2022 – 82,471 miles
  • 2021 – 79,641 miles
  • 2019 – 78,691 miles
  • 2018 – 78,634 miles
  • 2011 – 75,930 miles
  • 2010 – 70,710 miles
  • 2009 – 60,029 miles
  • 2008 – 49,713 miles
  • 2007 – 34,345 miles
  • 2006 – 21,778 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,848 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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 Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,848 miles (+6,841)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    102,848 miles
    Test number
    839787031639
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass96,007 miles (+6,297)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    96,007 miles
    Test number
    860045342741
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass89,710 miles (+4,327)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    89,710 miles
    Test number
    388153765305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,383 miles (+2,912)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    85,383 miles
    Test number
    638861793735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass82,471 miles (+2,830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    82,471 miles
    Test number
    551813448759
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass79,641 miles (+950)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    79,641 miles
    Test number
    180052264464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,691 miles (+57)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    78,691 miles
    Test number
    681890483559
    • AdvisoryFront antiroll bar drop links boots perishing
    • AdvisoryRust around front and rear subframes

  8. Pass78,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    78,634 miles
    Test number
    600816845062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail78,634 miles (+2,704)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,634 miles
    Test number
    409562166340
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  10. Pass75,930 miles (+8)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    75,930 miles
    Test number
    296646921311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFuel filter corroded
    • NoteOffside headlamp protector craked

  11. Fail75,922 miles (+5,212)7 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,922 miles
    Test number
    386193721305
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFuel filter corroded
    • NoteOffside headlamp protector craked

  12. Pass70,710 miles (+1,301)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    70,710 miles
    Test number
    403391920449
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteFuel filter corroded

  13. Fail69,409 miles (+9,380)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,409 miles
    Test number
    180746380281
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside inner cv boot split

  14. Pass60,029 miles (+70)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    60,029 miles
    Test number
    972880729330
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Fail59,959 miles (+10,246)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,959 miles
    Test number
    192225619319
    • FailureNearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFuel filter corroded

  16. Pass49,713 miles (+69)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    49,713 miles
    Test number
    330851298467
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Fail49,644 miles (+15,299)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,644 miles
    Test number
    471779788262
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass34,345 miles (+12,567)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    34,345 miles
    Test number
    962139817347
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Pass21,778 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    21,778 miles
    Test number
    400936906461
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LA51 MAX

Does LA51 MAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 MAX is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 MAX?
The MOT on LA51 MAX is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 MAX done?
LA51 MAX was recorded at 102,848 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 4,161 miles a year.
Has LA51 MAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 MAX has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2018.
Has the mileage on LA51 MAX 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 MAX find?
LA51 MAX passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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