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Ford Puma

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,679 cc

LA51 NKCMOT history

LA51 NKC is a silver petrol Ford Puma first used on 13 Feb 2002. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 109,811 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
109,811 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 NKC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Puma
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,679 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
13 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 NKC was last recorded at 109,811 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 1,745 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,066 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,745 miles
Average per year
4,820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,811 miles
  • 2025 – 108,066 miles
  • 2024 – 106,473 miles
  • 2023 – 104,779 miles
  • 2022 – 100,758 miles
  • 2021 – 97,622 miles
  • 2020 – 95,036 miles
  • 2019 – 92,374 miles
  • 2018 – 88,734 miles
  • 2017 – 85,234 miles
  • 2016 – 80,133 miles
  • 2015 – 75,416 miles
  • 2014 – 67,452 miles
  • 2013 – 57,096 miles
  • 2012 – 50,506 miles
  • 2011 – 42,902 miles
  • 2010 – 34,190 miles
  • 2009 – 26,336 miles
  • 2008 – 20,094 miles
  • 2007 – 15,970 miles
  • 2006 – 13,501 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,811 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,811 miles (+1,745)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    109,811 miles
    Test number
    160952074622
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass108,066 miles (+1,593)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    108,066 miles
    Test number
    124626289662
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wheel arches corrode inner and outer
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass106,473 miles (+1,694)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    106,473 miles
    Test number
    816495237559
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear inner and outer wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  4. Pass104,779 miles (+4,021)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    104,779 miles
    Test number
    134517738953
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass100,758 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    100,758 miles
    Test number
    458393486596
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail100,757 miles (+3,135)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,757 miles
    Test number
    243830333577
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass97,622 miles (+2,586)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    97,622 miles
    Test number
    703238553851
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills and inner sills and chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axel corroded

  8. Pass95,036 miles (+2,662)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    95,036 miles
    Test number
    241947039221
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides around the sub-frame (Please note the inner sills ok) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryThis vehicle has multiple points of corrosion on under side but none considered to be excessive

  9. Pass92,374 miles (+3,640)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    92,374 miles
    Test number
    929982249048
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  10. Pass88,734 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    88,734 miles
    Test number
    465894690250
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  11. Fail88,710 miles (+3,476)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,710 miles
    Test number
    220426544759
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

  12. Pass85,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    85,234 miles
    Test number
    976093997221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail85,234 miles (+5,101)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,234 miles
    Test number
    826296429015
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass80,133 miles (+4,717)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    80,133 miles
    Test number
    695119662850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,416 miles (+7,964)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    75,416 miles
    Test number
    757533045047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,452 miles (+10,356)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    67,452 miles
    Test number
    675578234041
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  17. Pass57,096 miles (+6,590)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    57,096 miles
    Test number
    168979823454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,506 miles (+7,604)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    50,506 miles
    Test number
    326663632067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail42,902 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,902 miles
    Test number
    316529231033
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass42,902 miles (+8,712)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    42,902 miles
    Test number
    898559131036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    34,190 miles
    Test number
    141106230475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail34,190 miles (+7,854)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,190 miles
    Test number
    611806130033
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

  23. Pass26,336 miles (+6,242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    26,336 miles
    Test number
    844051549020
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass20,094 miles (+4,124)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    20,094 miles
    Test number
    423239338078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,970 miles (+2,469)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    15,970 miles
    Test number
    213430747034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass13,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    13,501 miles
    Test number
    722480346037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 NKC

Does LA51 NKC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 NKC is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 NKC?
The MOT on LA51 NKC is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 NKC done?
LA51 NKC was recorded at 109,811 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 4,820 miles a year.
Has LA51 NKC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 NKC has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LA51 NKC 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 NKC find?
LA51 NKC passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside outer vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, and 7 more.

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