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Honda Civic

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

LA51 URMMOT history

LA51 URM is a red petrol Honda Civic first used on 18 Feb 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 96,861 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

LA51 URM red Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Honda Civic, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Dec 2026
Mileage
96,861 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,924 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 URM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 URM was last recorded at 96,861 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 555 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,306 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
555 miles
Average per year
2,924 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,861 miles
  • 2024 – 96,306 miles
  • 2023 – 96,081 miles
  • 2022 – 95,488 miles
  • 2021 – 94,717 miles
  • 2020 – 94,408 miles
  • 2019 – 92,224 miles
  • 2018 – 88,221 miles
  • 2017 – 83,823 miles
  • 2016 – 80,770 miles
  • 2015 – 78,422 miles
  • 2014 – 76,295 miles
  • 2013 – 73,827 miles
  • 2012 – 72,544 miles
  • 2011 – 69,129 miles
  • 2010 – 65,535 miles
  • 2009 – 61,007 miles
  • 2008 – 55,691 miles
  • 2007 – 48,688 miles
  • 2006 – 41,888 miles
  • 2005 – 37,774 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,861 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,861 miles (+555)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    96,861 miles
    Test number
    873471014302
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass96,306 miles (+225)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    96,306 miles
    Test number
    226589753869
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass96,081 miles (+593)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    96,081 miles
    Test number
    723525637938
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass95,488 miles (+771)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    95,488 miles
    Test number
    814645461317
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass94,717 miles (+309)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    94,717 miles
    Test number
    736341368106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  6. Pass94,408 miles (+2,184)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    94,408 miles
    Test number
    483013318683
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass92,224 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    92,224 miles
    Test number
    791096432757
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail92,223 miles (+4,002)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,223 miles
    Test number
    473815492829
    • MajorOffside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass88,221 miles (+143)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    88,221 miles
    Test number
    464618150216
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail88,078 miles (+4,255)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,078 miles
    Test number
    878861266743
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass83,823 miles (+3,053)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    83,823 miles
    Test number
    510933223877
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass80,770 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    80,770 miles
    Test number
    867900859338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear lamp unit damaged
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail80,770 miles (+2,348)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,770 miles
    Test number
    676525847693
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear lamp unit damaged
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass78,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    78,422 miles
    Test number
    434538856680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail78,422 miles (+2,127)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,422 miles
    Test number
    462476825321
    • FailureFront Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass76,295 miles (+2,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    76,295 miles
    Test number
    499753034389
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass73,827 miles (+1,283)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    73,827 miles
    Test number
    325770923321
    • NoteOsr lamp unit lens broken

  18. Pass72,544 miles (+3,415)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    72,544 miles
    Test number
    777714122341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,129 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    69,129 miles
    Test number
    245484431306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBattery leaking
    • NoteO/S/R TYRE WORN ON THE INSIDE

  20. Fail69,129 miles (+3,594)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,129 miles
    Test number
    456484331404
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBattery leaking
    • NoteO/S/R TYRE WORN ON THE INSIDE

  21. Pass65,535 miles (+4,528)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    65,535 miles
    Test number
    961904550342
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

  22. Pass61,007 miles (+5,316)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    61,007 miles
    Test number
    864377039348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,691 miles (+7,003)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    55,691 miles
    Test number
    691462088275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,688 miles (+6,800)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    48,688 miles
    Test number
    914262987215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass41,888 miles (+4,114)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    41,888 miles
    Test number
    730249856217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,774 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    37,774 miles
    Test number
    213790565282
    • NoteWiper blades

Questions about LA51 URM

Does LA51 URM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 URM is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LA51 URM?
The MOT on LA51 URM is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 URM done?
LA51 URM was recorded at 96,861 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 2,924 miles a year.
Has LA51 URM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 URM has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on LA51 URM 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 URM find?
LA51 URM passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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