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Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,597 cc

LB53 EXAMOT history

LB53 EXA is a grey petrol Mitsubishi Carisma first used on 17 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 56,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
56,200 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,034 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 EXA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Carisma
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 EXA was last recorded at 56,200 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 2,117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,083 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,117 miles
Average per year
2,034 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,200 miles
  • 2024 – 54,083 miles
  • 2023 – 51,419 miles
  • 2022 – 50,179 miles
  • 2021 – 49,104 miles
  • 2020 – 48,012 miles
  • 2019 – 46,886 miles
  • 2018 – 45,495 miles
  • 2017 – 43,917 miles
  • 2016 – 42,104 miles
  • 2015 – 40,437 miles
  • 2014 – 38,418 miles
  • 2013 – 36,160 miles
  • 2012 – 33,425 miles
  • 2011 – 30,247 miles
  • 2010 – 27,866 miles
  • 2009 – 25,374 miles
  • 2008 – 23,544 miles
  • 2007 – 20,787 miles
  • 2006 – 17,416 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,200 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,200 miles (+2,117)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    56,200 miles
    Test number
    967335534144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass54,083 miles (+2,664)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    54,083 miles
    Test number
    548060604728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass51,419 miles (+1,240)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    51,419 miles
    Test number
    115701654987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass50,179 miles (+1,075)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    50,179 miles
    Test number
    950677810522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass49,104 miles (+1,092)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    49,104 miles
    Test number
    137667241836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass48,012 miles (+1,126)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    48,012 miles
    Test number
    501983438966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass46,886 miles (+1,391)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    46,886 miles
    Test number
    736478123043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass45,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    45,495 miles
    Test number
    952942191831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail45,495 miles (+1,578)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,495 miles
    Test number
    950945589372
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass43,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    43,917 miles
    Test number
    137595191928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail43,915 miles (+1,811)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,915 miles
    Test number
    910418877731
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

  12. Pass42,104 miles (+1,667)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    42,104 miles
    Test number
    293999357974
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass40,437 miles (+2,019)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    40,437 miles
    Test number
    691724381892
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass38,418 miles (+2,258)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    38,418 miles
    Test number
    197463344324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,160 miles (+2,735)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    36,160 miles
    Test number
    396899433394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail33,425 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,425 miles
    Test number
    795916342370
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  17. Pass33,425 miles (+3,178)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    33,425 miles
    Test number
    889806842360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,247 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    30,247 miles
    Test number
    639592631352
    • NoteFront brake discs lipping.
    • NoteN/s/f wiper smeary.
    • NoteO/s/f wiper split and smeary.
    • NoteRear wiper smeary.

  19. Fail30,247 miles (+2,381)2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,247 miles
    Test number
    717862631382
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront brake discs lipping.
    • NoteN/s/f wiper smeary.
    • NoteO/s/f wiper split and smeary.
    • NoteRear wiper smeary.

  20. Pass27,866 miles (+2,492)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    27,866 miles
    Test number
    571578240311
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass25,374 miles (+1,830)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    25,374 miles
    Test number
    540934939318
    • NoteManagement light stay on.

  22. Pass23,544 miles (+2,757)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    23,544 miles
    Test number
    353989938351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,787 miles (+3,371)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    20,787 miles
    Test number
    800225547351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,416 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    17,416 miles
    Test number
    282706946365
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB53 EXA

Does LB53 EXA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 EXA is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 EXA?
The MOT on LB53 EXA is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 EXA done?
LB53 EXA was recorded at 56,200 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 2,034 miles a year.
Has LB53 EXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 EXA has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on LB53 EXA 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 LB53 EXA find?
LB53 EXA passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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