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Vauxhall Corsa

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,199 cc

LA51 TZBMOT history

LA51 TZB is a blue petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 8 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 21 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 78,960 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2025.

LA51 TZB blue Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Corsa, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Jan 2026
Mileage
78,960 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2025
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,765 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 TZB
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
8 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 TZB was last recorded at 78,960 miles on 22 Jan 2025, 778 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Dec 2013: 54,195 miles, lower than 57,562 miles on 17 Nov 2012.

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
78,182 miles · 4 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
778 miles
Average per year
2,765 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,960 miles
  • 2024 – 78,182 miles
  • 2023 – 77,333 miles
  • 2022 – 76,783 miles
  • 2021 – 76,107 miles
  • 2020 – 75,395 miles
  • 2019 – 74,578 miles
  • 2018 – 72,726 miles
  • 2016 – 66,381 miles
  • 2015 – 61,140 miles
  • 2013 – 54,195 miles
  • 2012 – 57,562 miles
  • 2011 – 47,967 miles
  • 2010 – 44,545 miles
  • 2009 – 41,150 miles
  • 2008 – 37,740 miles
  • 2007 – 33,833 miles
  • 2006 – 28,817 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,960 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

30 tests since 5 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,960 miles (+778)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    78,960 miles
    Test number
    628254689749
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass78,182 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    78,182 miles
    Test number
    395055222685
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail78,182 miles (+849)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,182 miles
    Test number
    761112362254
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass77,333 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    77,333 miles
    Test number
    802250948127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail77,307 miles (+524)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,307 miles
    Test number
    110482565116
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding WHEN THE HANDBRAKE IS APPLIED. (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass76,783 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    76,783 miles
    Test number
    540856839031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail76,759 miles (+652)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,759 miles
    Test number
    230516403222
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass76,107 miles (+712)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    76,107 miles
    Test number
    488679323242
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass75,395 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    75,395 miles
    Test number
    106130693092
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail75,395 miles (+817)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,395 miles
    Test number
    112385254122
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass74,578 miles (+1,852)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    74,578 miles
    Test number
    340645983598
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  12. Pass72,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    72,726 miles
    Test number
    393758718544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail72,726 miles (+6,345)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,726 miles
    Test number
    126384820282
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  14. Pass66,381 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    66,381 miles
    Test number
    179411497542
    • AdvisoryN/s/f mirror glass damaged
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering column top bearing

  15. Fail66,373 miles (+5,233)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,373 miles
    Test number
    996427736827
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f mirror glass damaged
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering column top bearing

  16. Pass61,140 miles (+6,945)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    61,140 miles
    Test number
    718307645162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,195 miles (-3,367)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    54,195 miles
    Test number
    545150643357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail57,562 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,562 miles
    Test number
    269282122307
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass57,562 miles (+9,595)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    57,562 miles
    Test number
    459952522319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,967 miles (+61)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    47,967 miles
    Test number
    125119331341
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber missing
    • NoteLift in steering wheel
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inside edge

  21. Fail47,906 miles (+3,361)1 dangerous2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,906 miles
    Test number
    728792131341
    • DangerousSteering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail44,545 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,545 miles
    Test number
    180173130383
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front anti roll bar end link dust cover perished

  23. Pass44,545 miles (+3,395)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    44,545 miles
    Test number
    280963730398
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front anti roll bar end link dust cover perished

  24. Pass41,150 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    41,150 miles
    Test number
    484632849462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail41,148 miles (+3,408)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,148 miles
    Test number
    561631849359
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass37,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    37,740 miles
    Test number
    874146238340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail37,740 miles (+3,907)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,740 miles
    Test number
    250806638314
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureSteering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

  28. Pass33,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    33,833 miles
    Test number
    181029537312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail33,833 miles (+5,016)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,833 miles
    Test number
    491099537388
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  30. Pass28,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    28,817 miles
    Test number
    483819336355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 TZB

Does LA51 TZB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 TZB expired on 21 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 TZB?
The MOT on LA51 TZB expired on 21 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 TZB done?
LA51 TZB was recorded at 78,960 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2025, an average of 2,765 miles a year.
Has LA51 TZB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 TZB has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LA51 TZB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Dec 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA51 TZB find?
LA51 TZB passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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