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Lotus Elan

Green · Petrol · 1995 · 1,588 cc

KAY 40MOT history

KAY 40 is a green petrol Lotus Elan first used on 31 Aug 1995. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2024 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 32,691 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2023.

KAY 40 green Lotus Elan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Jul 2024
Mileage
32,691 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2023
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
308 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
KAY 40
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Lotus
Model
Elan
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
31 Aug 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

KAY 40 was last recorded at 32,691 miles on 4 Jul 2023, 375 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
32,316 miles · 23 Dec 2019
Between the last two tests
375 miles
Average per year
308 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 32,691 miles
  • 2019 – 32,316 miles
  • 2018 – 31,449 miles
  • 2017 – 31,084 miles
  • 2016 – 30,571 miles
  • 2015 – 30,092 miles
  • 2014 – 29,349 miles
  • 2013 – 28,691 miles
  • 2011 – 28,432 miles
  • 2010 – 27,708 miles
  • 2008 – 27,559 miles
  • 2006 – 27,444 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass32,691 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass32,691 miles (+375)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    32,691 miles
    Test number
    923036250563
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass32,316 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    32,316 miles
    Test number
    880449187166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Fail32,316 miles (+867)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,316 miles
    Test number
    733004977385
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass31,449 miles (+365)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    31,449 miles
    Test number
    685421452759
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass31,084 miles (+513)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    31,084 miles
    Test number
    520024845600
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass30,571 miles (+479)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    30,571 miles
    Test number
    669076503325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass30,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    30,092 miles
    Test number
    819718525130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail30,092 miles (+743)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,092 miles
    Test number
    955469215194
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  9. Pass29,349 miles (+658)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    29,349 miles
    Test number
    876389224140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  10. Pass28,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    28,691 miles
    Test number
    289738723409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail28,691 miles (+259)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,691 miles
    Test number
    876568723196
    • FailureNearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  12. Pass28,432 miles (+724)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    28,432 miles
    Test number
    956334171104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    27,708 miles
    Test number
    790583270171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail27,708 miles (+149)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,708 miles
    Test number
    242262070184
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

  15. Pass27,559 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    27,559 miles
    Test number
    131083248147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    27,444 miles
    Test number
    211891786454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail27,444 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,444 miles
    Test number
    832161986161
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about KAY 40

What vehicle is registration KAY 40 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show KAY 40 on a green petrol Lotus Elan first used on 31 Aug 1995. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does KAY 40 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on KAY 40 expired on 3 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on KAY 40?
The MOT on KAY 40 expired on 3 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has KAY 40 done?
KAY 40 was recorded at 32,691 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2023, an average of 308 miles a year.
Has KAY 40 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. KAY 40 has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on KAY 40 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 KAY 40 find?
KAY 40 passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2023 with 2 advisories: coil spring corroded all four.; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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