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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

K20 DNDMOT history

K20 DND is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 51,325 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

K20 DND silver Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
51,325 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,034 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K20 DND
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K20 DND was last recorded at 51,325 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 312 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,013 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
312 miles
Average per year
1,034 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,325 miles
  • 2025 – 51,013 miles
  • 2023 – 50,998 miles
  • 2021 – 50,957 miles
  • 2020 – 50,753 miles
  • 2019 – 50,357 miles
  • 2016 – 50,016 miles
  • 2015 – 47,029 miles
  • 2013 – 46,993 miles
  • 2012 – 44,939 miles
  • 2011 – 37,237 miles
  • 2010 – 36,859 miles
  • 2008 – 35,653 miles
  • 2007 – 34,575 miles
  • 2006 – 30,313 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,325 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,325 miles (+312)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    51,325 miles
    Test number
    904539987286
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass51,013 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    51,013 miles
    Test number
    348453373271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail50,998 miles (+41)10 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,998 miles
    Test number
    982110063253
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high + bulb insecure/loose, beam vibrating. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 1/2 bulbs not working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated Hose in Nearside of engine bay (from fuel filter). !DANGEROUS! (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Inner Toe Link (Rose Joint). (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass50,957 miles (+204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    50,957 miles
    Test number
    657068486837
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Very slight play in N/S/R outer toe link (Rose joint). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass50,753 miles (+396)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    50,753 miles
    Test number
    347949193021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Very slight play in outer toe link (rose joint)

  6. Pass50,357 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    50,357 miles
    Test number
    967215800644
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp projected beam pattern poor

  7. Fail50,357 miles (+341)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,357 miles
    Test number
    957459074255
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp projected beam pattern poor

  8. Pass50,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    50,016 miles
    Test number
    135628969250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail49,978 miles (+2,949)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,978 miles
    Test number
    678728727741
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper poor-smearing screen
    • AdvisoryRear view mirror missing

  10. Pass47,029 miles (+36)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    47,029 miles
    Test number
    196047505193
    • NoteFront wiper blade in poor condition(smearing screen)

  11. Pass46,993 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    46,993 miles
    Test number
    236964503390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail46,949 miles (+2,010)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,949 miles
    Test number
    467631503317
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  13. Pass44,939 miles (+7,702)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    44,939 miles
    Test number
    348870522412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    37,237 miles
    Test number
    556493781024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail37,237 miles (+378)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,237 miles
    Test number
    427306671015
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass36,859 miles (+1,206)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    36,859 miles
    Test number
    323377390036
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass35,653 miles (+1,078)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    35,653 miles
    Test number
    924838678117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,575 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    34,575 miles
    Test number
    300476287195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail34,555 miles (+4,242)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,555 miles
    Test number
    492014967167
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  20. Pass30,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    30,313 miles
    Test number
    272370466124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail30,312 miles6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,312 miles
    Test number
    113890866145
    • 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteNail in tyre

Questions about K20 DND

Does K20 DND currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K20 DND is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K20 DND?
The MOT on K20 DND is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K20 DND done?
K20 DND was recorded at 51,325 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 1,034 miles a year.
Has K20 DND ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K20 DND has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on K20 DND 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 K20 DND find?
K20 DND passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside rear inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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