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Honda Civic

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,590 cc

LS51 AEUMOT history

LS51 AEU is a green petrol Honda Civic first used on 19 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 126,666 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2025.

LS51 AEU green Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Jan 2026
Mileage
126,666 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,759 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 AEU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 AEU was last recorded at 126,666 miles on 8 Jan 2025, 104 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,562 miles · 22 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
104 miles
Average per year
5,759 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,666 miles
  • 2024 – 126,562 miles
  • 2023 – 123,811 miles
  • 2022 – 119,081 miles
  • 2021 – 113,028 miles
  • 2020 – 108,382 miles
  • 2019 – 100,990 miles
  • 2018 – 94,632 miles
  • 2017 – 90,019 miles
  • 2016 – 83,612 miles
  • 2015 – 78,378 miles
  • 2014 – 71,632 miles
  • 2013 – 63,923 miles
  • 2012 – 58,224 miles
  • 2011 – 52,907 miles
  • 2010 – 47,245 miles
  • 2009 – 35,896 miles
  • 2008 – 28,081 miles
  • 2007 – 23,872 miles
  • 2006 – 21,340 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,666 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,666 miles (+104)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    126,666 miles
    Test number
    938296727113
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail126,562 miles (+2,751)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,562 miles
    Test number
    941205801310
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass123,811 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    123,811 miles
    Test number
    705667188363
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail123,811 miles (+4,730)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,811 miles
    Test number
    108460049255
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass119,081 miles (+6,053)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    119,081 miles
    Test number
    486369713403
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass113,028 miles (+4,646)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    113,028 miles
    Test number
    834614399986
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass108,382 miles (+7,392)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    108,382 miles
    Test number
    154004131302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass100,990 miles (+6,358)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    100,990 miles
    Test number
    929812349490
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWipers deteriorated

  9. Pass94,632 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    94,632 miles
    Test number
    508266675281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail94,592 miles (+4,573)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,592 miles
    Test number
    678753992457
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken suspension coil spring upper section fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  11. Pass90,019 miles (+6,407)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    90,019 miles
    Test number
    770485861637
    • 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass83,612 miles (+5,234)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    83,612 miles
    Test number
    110909029043
    • 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  13. Pass78,378 miles (+6,746)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    78,378 miles
    Test number
    576130385024
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  14. Pass71,632 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    71,632 miles
    Test number
    498851884070
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail71,632 miles (+7,709)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,632 miles
    Test number
    806841584062
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass63,923 miles (+5,699)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    63,923 miles
    Test number
    986558263064
    • NoteBoth rear brake pads getting low
    • NoteRear discs slightly corroded

  17. Pass58,224 miles (+5,317)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    58,224 miles
    Test number
    925176682022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has small cuts in outer sidewall
    • NoteNearside rear tyre shows signs of perishing

  18. Pass52,907 miles (+5,662)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    52,907 miles
    Test number
    886482091053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,245 miles (+11,349)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    47,245 miles
    Test number
    792028160269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    35,896 miles
    Test number
    191401459226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail35,894 miles (+7,813)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,894 miles
    Test number
    912251859228
    • 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)

  22. Pass28,081 miles (+4,209)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    28,081 miles
    Test number
    121015278209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,872 miles (+2,532)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    23,872 miles
    Test number
    391012277226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    21,340 miles
    Test number
    783948366211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 AEU

Does LS51 AEU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 AEU expired on 7 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 AEU?
The MOT on LS51 AEU expired on 7 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 AEU done?
LS51 AEU was recorded at 126,666 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2025, an average of 5,759 miles a year.
Has LS51 AEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 AEU has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LS51 AEU 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 LS51 AEU find?
LS51 AEU passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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