Viewt Mitsuoka

Silver · Petrol · 1996 · 1,300 cc

53 LFMOT history

53 LF is a silver petrol Viewt Mitsuoka first used on 17 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 39,592 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
39,592 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
53 LF
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Viewt
Model
Mitsuoka
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,300 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
17 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

53 LF was last recorded at 39,592 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 52 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Nov 2011: 63,869 miles, lower than 86,312 miles on 16 May 2011.
  • 25 Mar 2021: 29,721 miles, lower than 122,834 miles on 25 Jul 2019.

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
39,540 miles · 26 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
52 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,592 miles
  • 2025 – 39,540 miles
  • 2024 – 39,500 miles
  • 2023 – 39,421 miles
  • 2022 – 34,317 miles
  • 2021 – 29,721 miles
  • 2019 – 122,834 miles
  • 2018 – 122,351 miles
  • 2015 – 120,256 miles
  • 2014 – 110,538 miles
  • 2013 – 98,192 miles
  • 2012 – 88,073 miles
  • 2011 – 63,869 miles
  • 2010 – 78,792 miles
  • 2009 – 68,776 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,592 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Chip in Windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,592 miles (+52)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    39,592 miles
    Test number
    469011709904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass39,540 miles (+9)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    39,540 miles
    Test number
    476891593532
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail39,531 miles (+31)4 major2 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,531 miles
    Test number
    900045713520
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass39,500 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    39,500 miles
    Test number
    302981679036
    • AdvisoryChip in Windscreen
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody Corrosion

  5. Fail39,486 miles (+65)5 major2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,486 miles
    Test number
    746143580743
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front lower arm, Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorDirection indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both Side repeater lenses missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip in Windscreen
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Droplinks (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody Corrosion

  6. Pass39,421 miles (+2)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    39,421 miles
    Test number
    519249739964
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPatches of corrosion under vehicle body/components
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  7. Fail39,419 miles (+5,102)6 major1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,419 miles
    Test number
    366936703009
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPatches of corrosion under vehicle body/components
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  8. Pass34,317 miles (+4,596)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    34,317 miles
    Test number
    564558198218
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass29,721 miles (-93,113)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    29,721 miles
    Test number
    589330783451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass122,834 miles (+483)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    122,834 miles
    Test number
    741376414151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass122,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    122,351 miles
    Test number
    661014617237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass121,944 km
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    121,944 km
    Test number
    840752795533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass120,256 miles (+9,718)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    120,256 miles
    Test number
    433680750596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass110,538 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    110,538 miles
    Test number
    606081604300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail110,538 miles (+12,346)2 dangerous6 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,538 miles
    Test number
    445961504365
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass98,192 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    98,192 miles
    Test number
    396679503392
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

  17. Fail98,192 miles (+10,119)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,192 miles
    Test number
    719639303348
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

  18. Pass88,073 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    88,073 miles
    Test number
    795497702347
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail88,073 miles (+24,204)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,073 miles
    Test number
    319937902340
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass63,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    63,869 miles
    Test number
    628164311330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail63,869 miles (-22,443)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,869 miles
    Test number
    436841111304
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

  22. Pass86,312 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    86,312 miles
    Test number
    139526631185
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NotePower steering belt cracked
    • NoteSlight play in offside front rack end socket

  23. Fail86,312 km1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,312 km
    Test number
    685506531188
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NotePower steering belt cracked
    • NoteSlight play in offside front rack end socket

  24. Pass78,792 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    78,792 miles
    Test number
    482145240114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished
    • NoteRear exhaust section in poor condition

  25. Fail78,792 miles (+10,016)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,792 miles
    Test number
    862324240155
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished
    • NoteRear exhaust section in poor condition

  26. Pass68,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    68,776 miles
    Test number
    250305339101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail68,776 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,776 miles
    Test number
    240934239457
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Questions about 53 LF

What vehicle is registration 53 LF currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 53 LF on a silver petrol Viewt Mitsuoka first used on 17 Jun 2009. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 53 LF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 53 LF is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 53 LF?
The MOT on 53 LF is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 53 LF done?
53 LF was recorded at 39,592 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026.
Has 53 LF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 53 LF has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on 53 LF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 7 Nov 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 53 LF find?
53 LF passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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