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Alfa Romeo 156

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,910 cc

LS53 VUTMOT history

LS53 VUT is a silver diesel Alfa Romeo 156 first used on 31 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 136,567 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
136,567 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,009 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 VUT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
156
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 VUT was last recorded at 136,567 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 6,108 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Oct 2013: 73,462 miles, lower than 734,461 miles on 11 Oct 2013.

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
130,459 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,108 miles
Average per year
6,009 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,567 miles
  • 2025 – 130,459 miles
  • 2024 – 122,157 miles
  • 2023 – 115,734 miles
  • 2022 – 108,164 miles
  • 2021 – 98,433 miles
  • 2020 – 98,380 miles
  • 2019 – 96,874 miles
  • 2018 – 91,264 miles
  • 2017 – 86,953 miles
  • 2015 – 82,929 miles
  • 2014 – 79,462 miles
  • 2013 – 73,462 miles
  • 2012 – 59,544 miles
  • 2011 – 49,821 miles
  • 2010 – 44,315 miles
  • 2008 – 34,662 miles
  • 2007 – 25,620 miles
  • 2006 – 17,891 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,567 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 26 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,567 miles (+6,108)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    136,567 miles
    Test number
    613485433614
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass130,459 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    130,459 miles
    Test number
    368168291491
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Fail130,459 miles (+8,302)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,459 miles
    Test number
    146825003957
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass122,157 miles (+6,423)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    122,157 miles
    Test number
    395096145583
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass115,734 miles (+13)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    115,734 miles
    Test number
    457790416573
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  6. Fail115,721 miles (+7,557)3 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,721 miles
    Test number
    493019431235
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass108,164 miles (+9)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    108,164 miles
    Test number
    967709816898
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215045017 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  8. Fail108,155 miles (+9,722)1 dangerous11 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,155 miles
    Test number
    941096938702
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215045017 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  9. Pass98,433 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    98,433 miles
    Test number
    409184659507
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Fail98,430 miles (+50)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,430 miles
    Test number
    733544109015
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass98,380 miles4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    98,380 miles
    Test number
    212805610339
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside floor pan
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Fail98,380 miles (+1,506)1 repaired4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,380 miles
    Test number
    574096538915
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside floor pan
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass96,874 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    96,874 miles
    Test number
    618730496886
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack

  14. Fail96,874 miles (+5,610)1 dangerous3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,874 miles
    Test number
    291112750905
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (borderline pass) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack

  15. Pass91,264 miles (+4,311)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    91,264 miles
    Test number
    500381284159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,953 miles (+4,024)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    86,953 miles
    Test number
    441216943336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,929 miles (+3,467)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    82,929 miles
    Test number
    312933155390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust mounting missing but system still fully surported

  18. Pass79,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    79,462 miles
    Test number
    997630084239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail79,462 miles (+6,000)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,462 miles
    Test number
    378900984402
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  20. Pass73,462 miles (-660,999)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    73,462 miles
    Test number
    819307183220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail734,461 miles (+674,917)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    734,461 miles
    Test number
    138634783241
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  22. Pass59,544 miles (+9,723)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    59,544 miles
    Test number
    558347342032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,821 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    49,821 miles
    Test number
    828990061012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail49,806 miles (+5,491)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,806 miles
    Test number
    949284251064
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass44,315 miles (+9,653)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    44,315 miles
    Test number
    413904050077
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass34,662 miles (+9,042)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    34,662 miles
    Test number
    892937748333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass25,620 miles (+7,729)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    25,620 miles
    Test number
    562911357393
    • 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)

  28. Pass17,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    17,891 miles
    Test number
    494099496213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 VUT

Does LS53 VUT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 VUT is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 VUT?
The MOT on LS53 VUT is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 VUT done?
LS53 VUT was recorded at 136,567 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 6,009 miles a year.
Has LS53 VUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 VUT has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LS53 VUT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Oct 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS53 VUT find?
LS53 VUT passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 9 advisories: front coil spring corroded both front; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 6 more.

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