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Lotus Elan

Red · Petrol · 1992 · 1,588 cc

K32 YTAMOT history

K32 YTA is a red petrol Lotus Elan first used on 1 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 86,533 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

K32 YTA red Lotus Elan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
86,533 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,823 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K32 YTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elan
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
1 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K32 YTA was last recorded at 86,533 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 2,616 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,917 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,616 miles
Average per year
1,823 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,533 miles
  • 2025 – 83,917 miles
  • 2024 – 83,719 miles
  • 2023 – 81,403 miles
  • 2022 – 80,626 miles
  • 2021 – 78,472 miles
  • 2020 – 77,747 miles
  • 2019 – 77,339 miles
  • 2018 – 76,684 miles
  • 2017 – 73,857 miles
  • 2015 – 69,214 miles
  • 2014 – 66,846 miles
  • 2013 – 64,729 miles
  • 2012 – 63,463 miles
  • 2011 – 60,455 miles
  • 2010 – 57,147 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,533 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,533 miles (+2,616)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    86,533 miles
    Test number
    273402529293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass83,917 miles (+198)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    83,917 miles
    Test number
    169598843274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass83,719 miles (+2,316)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    83,719 miles
    Test number
    223331232935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,403 miles (+777)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2024
    Odometer
    81,403 miles
    Test number
    313473569490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,626 miles (+2,154)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    80,626 miles
    Test number
    207595669836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,472 miles (+725)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    78,472 miles
    Test number
    947942613535
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass77,747 miles (+408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2021
    Odometer
    77,747 miles
    Test number
    983981936877
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass77,339 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    77,339 miles
    Test number
    825652475813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail77,336 miles (+652)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,336 miles
    Test number
    708529376177
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass76,684 miles (+2,827)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    76,684 miles
    Test number
    828604634050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,857 miles (+4,643)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    73,857 miles
    Test number
    619368689343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,214 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    69,214 miles
    Test number
    486389065102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre is worn thin on inner edge

  13. Fail69,213 miles (+2,367)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,213 miles
    Test number
    678257265130
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre is worn thin on inner edge

  14. Pass66,846 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    66,846 miles
    Test number
    548748474191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteAntifreeze/coolant loss from engine area

  15. Fail66,844 miles (+2,115)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,844 miles
    Test number
    568925874116
    • DangerousOffside front tyre is worn badly on inner edge and is starting to blister
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

  16. Pass64,729 miles (+1,266)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    64,729 miles
    Test number
    208603563139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,463 miles (+3,008)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    63,463 miles
    Test number
    198421672112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,455 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    60,455 miles
    Test number
    597455661163
    • DangerousOffside rear tyre is on the legal limit of 1.6mm on inner edge due to being excessively worn

  19. Fail60,455 miles (+3,308)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,455 miles
    Test number
    318585561107
    • DangerousOffside rear tyre is on the legal limit of 1.6mm on inner edge due to being excessively worn
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass57,147 miles (+25)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    57,147 miles
    Test number
    150226670108
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteSlight wear/play in offside steering rack

  21. Pass57,122 miles (+6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    57,122 miles
    Test number
    450004730018
    • NoteRear brake discs are poor

  22. Fail57,116 miles4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,116 miles
    Test number
    552742630048
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteRear brake discs are poor

Questions about K32 YTA

Does K32 YTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K32 YTA is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K32 YTA?
The MOT on K32 YTA is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K32 YTA done?
K32 YTA was recorded at 86,533 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 1,823 miles a year.
Has K32 YTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K32 YTA has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2019.
Has the mileage on K32 YTA 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 K32 YTA find?
K32 YTA passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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