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Lotus Elise

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc

K31 RRUMOT history

K31 RRU is a black petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 65,586 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

K31 RRU black Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jun 2027
Mileage
65,586 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,745 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K31 RRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K31 RRU was last recorded at 65,586 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 834 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,752 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
834 miles
Average per year
1,745 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,586 miles
  • 2025 – 64,752 miles
  • 2024 – 62,790 miles
  • 2023 – 60,990 miles
  • 2022 – 59,802 miles
  • 2021 – 59,144 miles
  • 2020 – 58,743 miles
  • 2019 – 57,138 miles
  • 2018 – 55,724 miles
  • 2017 – 53,107 miles
  • 2016 – 51,642 miles
  • 2015 – 50,046 miles
  • 2014 – 48,354 miles
  • 2013 – 46,452 miles
  • 2012 – 44,226 miles
  • 2011 – 41,795 miles
  • 2010 – 38,563 miles
  • 2009 – 35,887 miles
  • 2008 – 33,165 miles
  • 2007 – 31,685 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,586 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,586 miles (+834)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    65,586 miles
    Test number
    678817188864
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass64,752 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    64,752 miles
    Test number
    128652593559
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail64,752 miles (+1,962)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,752 miles
    Test number
    331209233787
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass62,790 miles (+1,800)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    62,790 miles
    Test number
    110433289027
    • 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))

  5. Pass60,990 miles (+1,188)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2024
    Odometer
    60,990 miles
    Test number
    651855652191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,802 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    59,802 miles
    Test number
    900420271544
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail59,802 miles (+658)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,802 miles
    Test number
    706544820112
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass59,144 miles (+401)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    59,144 miles
    Test number
    933914850644
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass58,743 miles (+1,605)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    58,743 miles
    Test number
    334413576279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,138 miles (+1,414)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    57,138 miles
    Test number
    497747833484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,724 miles (+2,617)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    55,724 miles
    Test number
    348385199215
    • AdvisoryRear discs rusty

  12. Pass53,107 miles (+1,465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    53,107 miles
    Test number
    612694518518
    • AdvisoryUnable to check fully underneath owing to full undercover

  13. Pass51,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    51,642 miles
    Test number
    745851680655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail51,642 miles (+1,596)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,642 miles
    Test number
    849972308705
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working Front (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass50,046 miles (+1,692)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    50,046 miles
    Test number
    887162845052
    • 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)

  16. Pass48,354 miles (+1,902)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    48,354 miles
    Test number
    398187924078
    • 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)

  17. Pass46,452 miles (+2,226)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    46,452 miles
    Test number
    446440933043
    • 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)

  18. Pass44,226 miles (+2,431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    44,226 miles
    Test number
    849555722096
    • 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. Pass41,795 miles (+3,232)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    41,795 miles
    Test number
    538956421027
    • 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. Pass38,563 miles (+2,676)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    38,563 miles
    Test number
    104306920418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,887 miles (+2,722)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    35,887 miles
    Test number
    711246529034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,165 miles (+1,480)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    33,165 miles
    Test number
    282715028069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    31,685 miles
    Test number
    313058817080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K31 RRU

Does K31 RRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K31 RRU is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on K31 RRU?
The MOT on K31 RRU is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K31 RRU done?
K31 RRU was recorded at 65,586 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 1,745 miles a year.
Has K31 RRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K31 RRU has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2025.
Has the mileage on K31 RRU 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 K31 RRU find?
K31 RRU passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 3 minor defects: nearside rear suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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