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Vauxhall Corsa

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,199 cc

LA51 MHKMOT history

LA51 MHK is a blue petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 14 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 65,846 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

LA51 MHK blue Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Corsa, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
65,846 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,871 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 MHK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
14 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 MHK was last recorded at 65,846 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 6,106 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,740 miles · 16 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
6,106 miles
Average per year
2,871 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,846 miles
  • 2022 – 59,740 miles
  • 2021 – 58,540 miles
  • 2020 – 56,301 miles
  • 2019 – 54,065 miles
  • 2018 – 51,000 miles
  • 2017 – 47,351 miles
  • 2016 – 44,251 miles
  • 2015 – 40,557 miles
  • 2014 – 38,199 miles
  • 2013 – 31,604 miles
  • 2012 – 28,432 miles
  • 2010 – 23,983 miles
  • 2009 – 19,498 miles
  • 2008 – 13,088 miles
  • 2007 – 10,601 miles
  • 2005 – 8,258 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,846 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,846 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    65,846 miles
    Test number
    790874450790
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    473280244460
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    991207009636
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  4. FailMileage not read1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    502318361346
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass59,740 miles (+1,200)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    59,740 miles
    Test number
    725490671087
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass58,540 miles (+2,239)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    58,540 miles
    Test number
    436355866985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,301 miles (+2,236)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    56,301 miles
    Test number
    178699566586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,065 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    54,065 miles
    Test number
    337433180604
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Fail54,065 miles (+3,065)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,065 miles
    Test number
    403246670000
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have play

  10. Pass51,000 miles (+3,649)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    51,000 miles
    Test number
    645172346277
    • AdvisoryBaffles in exhaust loose/ system corroded
    • AdvisoryF/discs worn
    • AdvisoryO/S cv gaiter perished
    • AdvisoryWiper rubbers starting to split

  11. Pass47,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    47,351 miles
    Test number
    663268649518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail47,351 miles (+3,100)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,351 miles
    Test number
    238708895204
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass44,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    44,251 miles
    Test number
    820063545274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail44,251 miles (+3,694)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,251 miles
    Test number
    246799463291
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureSteering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

  15. Pass40,557 miles (+2,358)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    40,557 miles
    Test number
    478843453231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,199 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    38,199 miles
    Test number
    248883654367
    • NoteO/s indicator repeater lens insecure
    • NoteSlight free play in rear wheel bearings

  17. Fail38,199 miles (+2,513)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,199 miles
    Test number
    789243354302
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s indicator repeater lens insecure
    • NoteSlight free play in rear wheel bearings

  18. Pass35,686 miles (+4,082)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    35,686 miles
    Test number
    626973004005
    • NoteAll coil springs corroding

  19. Pass31,604 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    31,604 miles
    Test number
    466974203036
    • NoteHeadlamp lenses starting to go cloudy

  20. Fail31,604 miles (+3,172)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,604 miles
    Test number
    316244203081
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteHeadlamp lenses starting to go cloudy

  21. Pass28,432 miles (+4,449)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    28,432 miles
    Test number
    205613002070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,983 miles (+4,485)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    23,983 miles
    Test number
    863824360358
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteO/s/r tyre very slightly perished

  23. Pass19,498 miles (+3,927)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    19,498 miles
    Test number
    991453769375
    • NoteN/S/R tyre outer side wall perishing

  24. Pass15,571 miles (+2,483)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    15,571 miles
    Test number
    691576609074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass13,088 miles (+2,487)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    13,088 miles
    Test number
    671147808088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  26. Pass10,601 miles (+2,343)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    10,601 miles
    Test number
    100932707450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass8,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    8,258 miles
    Test number
    144533155379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 MHK

Does LA51 MHK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 MHK is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 MHK?
The MOT on LA51 MHK is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 MHK done?
LA51 MHK was recorded at 65,846 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 2,871 miles a year.
Has LA51 MHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 MHK has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LA51 MHK 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 MHK find?
LA51 MHK passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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