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Toyota Celica

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc

LA51 MUUMOT history

LA51 MUU is a blue petrol Toyota Celica first used on 30 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 194,418 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
194,418 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,698 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 MUU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Celica
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 MUU was last recorded at 194,418 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 3,267 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,151 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,267 miles
Average per year
8,698 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 194,418 miles
  • 2025 – 191,151 miles
  • 2024 – 186,431 miles
  • 2023 – 182,500 miles
  • 2022 – 176,685 miles
  • 2021 – 169,782 miles
  • 2020 – 163,764 miles
  • 2018 – 154,258 miles
  • 2017 – 150,073 miles
  • 2016 – 144,601 miles
  • 2015 – 138,735 miles
  • 2014 – 133,245 miles
  • 2013 – 123,151 miles
  • 2012 – 110,058 miles
  • 2011 – 96,554 miles
  • 2010 – 89,829 miles
  • 2009 – 73,924 miles
  • 2008 – 53,169 miles
  • 2007 – 28,726 miles
  • 2006 – 20,978 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,418 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryGeneral surface under body corrosion presentRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear tyre perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass194,418 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    194,418 miles
    Test number
    963948974575
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface under body corrosion present
  2. Fail194,418 miles (+3,267)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,418 miles
    Test number
    481065016863
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface under body corrosion present
  3. Pass191,151 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    191,151 miles
    Test number
    668988895733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre wearing on inner edge
  4. Fail191,151 miles (+4,720)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,151 miles
    Test number
    603591242990
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre wearing on inner edge
  5. Pass186,431 miles (+3,931)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    186,431 miles
    Test number
    898422843604
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface underbody corrosion present
  6. Pass182,500 miles (+5,815)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    182,500 miles
    Test number
    387982246214
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface under body corrosion present
  7. Pass176,685 miles (+6,903)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    176,685 miles
    Test number
    880216622418
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass169,782 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    169,782 miles
    Test number
    392929611493
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail169,782 miles (+6,018)1 dangerous2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,782 miles
    Test number
    712789297163
    • DangerousOffside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass163,764 miles (+9,506)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    163,764 miles
    Test number
    252842218275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass154,258 miles (+4,185)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    154,258 miles
    Test number
    325643695421
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pinhole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipe corroding
  12. Pass150,073 miles (+38)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    150,073 miles
    Test number
    805997794112
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail150,035 miles (+5,434)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,035 miles
    Test number
    992411157049
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass144,601 miles (+5,866)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    144,601 miles
    Test number
    551186844842
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass138,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    138,735 miles
    Test number
    223183113635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail138,735 miles (+5,490)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,735 miles
    Test number
    338056645730
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  17. Pass133,245 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    133,245 miles
    Test number
    999709504255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Fail133,243 miles (+10,092)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,243 miles
    Test number
    896989104271
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass123,151 miles (+13,093)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    123,151 miles
    Test number
    217210813223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteHand brake travel excessive
  20. Pass110,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    110,058 miles
    Test number
    308423212474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail110,058 miles (+13,504)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,058 miles
    Test number
    828263712274
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  22. Pass96,554 miles (+6,725)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    96,554 miles
    Test number
    127677341017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass89,829 miles (+15,905)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    89,829 miles
    Test number
    434653940019
    • NoteN/s/r tyre inner tread uneven & getting close to limit.....
    • NoteRear brake discs corroding.....
  24. Pass73,924 miles (+20,755)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    73,924 miles
    Test number
    792270639090
    • NoteBoth front tyres getting close to limit & wearing on edges....
    • NoteN/s/r outer brake pad very low , advise replacements....
    • NoteWipers smear , advise replacement blades....
  25. Pass53,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    53,169 miles
    Test number
    161996848037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail53,166 miles (+24,440)1 failure2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,166 miles
    Test number
    174406948478
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBoth front tyre treads geeting low....
    • NoteO/s/r tyre on limit , worn uneven inner edge...
  27. Pass28,726 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    28,726 miles
    Test number
    730132557016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail28,721 miles (+7,743)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,721 miles
    Test number
    581411257008
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs corroded on inner face
    • NoteO/s/front tyre on 1.6mm limits
  29. Pass20,978 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    20,978 miles
    Test number
    700272546025
    • NoteBoth front discs inner faces corroded and pitted

Questions about LA51 MUU

Does LA51 MUU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 MUU is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 MUU?
The MOT on LA51 MUU is valid until 23 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 MUU done?
LA51 MUU was recorded at 194,418 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 8,698 miles a year.
Has LA51 MUU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 MUU has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LA51 MUU 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 MUU find?
LA51 MUU passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back, and 3 more.

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