Lotus Esprit
Red · Petrol · 1990 · 2,174 cc
KDO 27MOT history
KDO 27 is a red petrol Lotus Esprit first used on 13 Aug 1990. Its MOT expired on 28 Jul 2023 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 50,107 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Jul 2023
- Mileage
- 50,107 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jul 2022
- MOT tests
- 13
- 8 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 153 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- KDO 27
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Lotus
- Model
- Esprit
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,174 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1990
- First used
- 13 Aug 1990
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Jul 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jul 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
KDO 27 was last recorded at 50,107 miles on 29 Jul 2022, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 50,069 miles · 9 May 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 38 miles
- Average per year
- 153 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 50,107 miles
- 2019 – 49,736 miles
- 2017 – 49,561 miles
- 2015 – 49,301 miles
- 2014 – 48,893 miles
- 2013 – 48,617 miles
- 2008 – 48,465 miles
- 2006 – 47,621 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass50,107 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear hand brake (1.2.1 (c))
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.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2015
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Full MOT history
13 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass50,107 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 50,107 miles
- Test number
- 318308505500
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear hand brake (1.2.1 (c))
Fail50,107 miles (+38)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,107 miles
- Test number
- 799741254392
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear hand brake (1.2.1 (c))
Fail50,069 miles (+333)1 dangerous8 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,069 miles
- Test number
- 692288688089
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Both Joins Leading Up To Backbox (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Hole in backbox (6.1.2 (a))
Pass49,736 miles (+175)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 49,736 miles
- Test number
- 103067581423
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass49,561 miles (+260)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2018
- Odometer
- 49,561 miles
- Test number
- 313558387276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,301 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 49,301 miles
- Test number
- 375525005286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,301 miles (+408)9 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,301 miles
- Test number
- 659274705216
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteN/s/f tyre low tread 215/50/r15
Pass48,893 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2015
- Odometer
- 48,893 miles
- Test number
- 636665634117
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail48,893 miles (+276)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,893 miles
- Test number
- 479535334140
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass48,617 miles (+152)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 48,617 miles
- Test number
- 248962603455
- NoteVehicle undersealed at time of test
Pass48,465 miles (+10)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 48,465 miles
- Test number
- 223074968434
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail48,455 miles (+834)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,455 miles
- Test number
- 273265918423
- FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass47,621 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2007
- Odometer
- 47,621 miles
- Test number
- 260716636188
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Questions about KDO 27
- What vehicle is registration KDO 27 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show KDO 27 on a red petrol Lotus Esprit first used on 13 Aug 1990. 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 KDO 27 currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on KDO 27 expired on 28 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on KDO 27?
- The MOT on KDO 27 expired on 28 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has KDO 27 done?
- KDO 27 was recorded at 50,107 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2022, an average of 153 miles a year.
- Has KDO 27 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. KDO 27 has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2022.
- Has the mileage on KDO 27 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 KDO 27 find?
- KDO 27 passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2022 with 1 advisory: service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear hand brake.
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