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SO51B Series Number Plates

UK vehicles registered in Edinburgh, Scotland during September 2001 to February 2002 with registration prefix SO51B.

Area Office: Edinburgh (Edinburgh, Scotland)
Release Period: September 2001 to February 2002
Tracked in Batch: 32 vehicles
MOT Pass Rate: 72.3%

Popular Makes

HONDA 28.1% (9)

FORD 12.5% (4)

BMW 9.4% (3)

72.3%

Average MOT Pass Rate

Based on 112 historical tests

Common Colors

Grey5 vehicles

Blue5 vehicles

Silver5 vehicles

Active Plates in SO51B Series(32 of 32 displayed)

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MAZDA 3

2.0L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Sep 2014
MOT Expiry: 30 Jan 2027
Tax Status: Taxed
Color: Red

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NISSAN QASHQAI

1.2L · Petrol · White

First Used: Sep 2014
MOT Expiry: 11 Oct 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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TESLA MODEL Y LONG RANGE AWD

Electric · Grey

First Used: Feb 2026
MOT Expiry: —
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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MERCEDES-BENZ GLC

1.9L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Sep 2019
MOT Expiry: 24 Sep 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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VAUXHALL CORSA

1.0L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Nov 2001
MOT Expiry: 06 May 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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MITSUBISHI LANCER

2.0L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Dec 2004
MOT Expiry: 23 Sep 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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BMW X1

2.0L · Diesel · Grey

First Used: Dec 2015
MOT Expiry: 02 Jan 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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BMW 3 SERIES

3.0L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: May 2007
MOT Expiry: 13 Jan 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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FIAT 500

1.2L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: Jan 2013
MOT Expiry: 15 Jan 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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MERCEDES-BENZ GLE

2.9L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Dec 2019
MOT Expiry: 27 Mar 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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PEUGEOT 106

1.1L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Dec 2001
MOT Expiry: 07 Jul 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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HONDA CIVIC

1.6L · Petrol · Green

First Used: Dec 2001
MOT Expiry: 13 Dec 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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HONDA CIVIC

1.6L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Jan 2002
MOT Expiry: 31 Oct 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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HONDA CIVIC

1.6L · Petrol · Gold

First Used: Jan 2002
MOT Expiry: 22 Sep 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Gold

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LAND ROVER DISCOVERY

2.5L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Dec 2001
MOT Expiry: 21 Jan 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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HONDA CIVIC

1.4L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Jan 2002
MOT Expiry: 19 Jan 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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HONDA CIVIC

1.4L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Jan 2002
MOT Expiry: 19 Jun 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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HONDA CIVIC

1.6L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Jan 2002
MOT Expiry: 09 Dec 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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LAND ROVER DEFENDER

2.2L · Diesel · Grey

First Used: Sep 2014
MOT Expiry: 18 Aug 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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HONDA CIVIC

2.0L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Jan 2002
MOT Expiry: 27 Sep 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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HONDA CR-V

2.0L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Jan 2002
MOT Expiry: 14 Feb 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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HONDA CIVIC

1.6L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Feb 2002
MOT Expiry: 15 Feb 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLKSWAGEN UP

1.0L · Petrol · White

First Used: May 2014
MOT Expiry: 05 Dec 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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AUDI A3

2.0L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Jul 2013
MOT Expiry: 23 Feb 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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UntaxedMOT Expired

FORD FIESTA

1.6L · PETROL · RED

First Used: Jan 2002
MOT Expiry: 20 Jun 2018
Tax Status: Untaxed
Color: RED

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UntaxedMOT Expired

FORD

1.3L · PETROL · BLACK

First Used: Jan 2002
MOT Expiry: 24 Jul 2015
Tax Status: Untaxed
Color: BLACK

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SORNMOT Expired

FORD

1.4L · PETROL · SILVER

First Used: Jan 2002
MOT Expiry: 14 Mar 2014
Tax Status: SORN
Color: SILVER

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FORD FIESTA

1.2L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Dec 2001
MOT Expiry: 24 May 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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BMW 316

1.9L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Dec 2001
MOT Expiry: 27 Oct 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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MINI MINI

1.6L · Petrol · Green

First Used: Jan 2002
MOT Expiry: 04 Jul 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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MINI MINI

1.6L · Petrol · Green

First Used: Jan 2002
MOT Expiry: 17 May 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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CITROEN SYNERGIE

2.0L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: Dec 2001
MOT Expiry: 28 Aug 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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Reliability & Common Problem Guides for SO51B Makes

Explore common mechanical faults, MOT advisory trends, and recall notices for popular vehicles in this registration batch:

HONDA Common Problems FORD Common Problems BMW Common Problems

Frequently Asked Questions about SO51B Plates

Where was the SO51B number plate series registered?

Vehicles starting with SO51B were assigned to the Edinburgh covering Edinburgh, Scotland. The first two letters (SO) identify the memory tag assigned by the DVLA.

What registration period is SO51B?

The SO51B age identifier corresponds to vehicles first registered between September 2001 to February 2002.

How can I check the MOT history of a SO51B vehicle?

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