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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T142 KDDMOT history

T142 KDD is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 69,204 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
69,204 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,445 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T142 KDD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T142 KDD was last recorded at 69,204 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 675 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,529 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
675 miles
Average per year
1,445 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,204 miles
  • 2025 – 68,529 miles
  • 2024 – 67,958 miles
  • 2022 – 64,289 miles
  • 2021 – 62,821 miles
  • 2020 – 62,332 miles
  • 2019 – 62,022 miles
  • 2018 – 61,788 miles
  • 2017 – 61,680 miles
  • 2016 – 61,387 miles
  • 2015 – 61,293 miles
  • 2014 – 60,669 miles
  • 2013 – 59,918 miles
  • 2012 – 59,363 miles
  • 2011 – 58,498 miles
  • 2010 – 57,880 miles
  • 2009 – 56,454 miles
  • 2008 – 55,069 miles
  • 2007 – 48,932 miles
  • 2006 – 40,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,204 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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, 2006

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,204 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    69,204 miles
    Test number
    834943167621
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail69,204 miles (+675)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,204 miles
    Test number
    801002559057
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass68,529 miles (+571)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    68,529 miles
    Test number
    747090742772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass67,958 miles (+3,669)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    67,958 miles
    Test number
    715517659840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,289 miles (+1,468)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    64,289 miles
    Test number
    706795541383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass62,821 miles (+489)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    62,821 miles
    Test number
    402180239751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,332 miles (+310)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    62,332 miles
    Test number
    237700098972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    62,022 miles
    Test number
    666665353457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail62,022 miles (+234)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,022 miles
    Test number
    278175320340
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass61,788 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    61,788 miles
    Test number
    625509805594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,748 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    61,748 miles
    Test number
    392499415431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,680 miles (+293)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    61,680 miles
    Test number
    876834086624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,387 miles (+94)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    61,387 miles
    Test number
    326191753423
    • AdvisoryN/S Steering rack gator twisted
  14. Pass61,293 miles (+624)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    61,293 miles
    Test number
    448895125127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,669 miles (+751)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    60,669 miles
    Test number
    189514604105
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvice inner track rod as slight play
  16. Pass59,918 miles (+555)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    59,918 miles
    Test number
    468329903161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,363 miles (+865)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    59,363 miles
    Test number
    787749402136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,498 miles (+618)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2012
    Odometer
    58,498 miles
    Test number
    407915521105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,880 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    57,880 miles
    Test number
    124865120148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail57,853 miles (+1,399)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,853 miles
    Test number
    961419010160
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
  21. Pass56,454 miles (+1,385)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    56,454 miles
    Test number
    163316129165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,069 miles (+6,137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    55,069 miles
    Test number
    683549828115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  23. Pass48,932 miles (+8,256)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    48,932 miles
    Test number
    332527977111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    40,676 miles
    Test number
    653641886124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail40,676 miles (+2)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,676 miles
    Test number
    884501786119
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
  26. Fail40,674 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,674 miles
    Test number
    234970786482
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Questions about T142 KDD

Does T142 KDD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T142 KDD is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T142 KDD?
The MOT on T142 KDD is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T142 KDD done?
T142 KDD was recorded at 69,204 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 1,445 miles a year.
Has T142 KDD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T142 KDD has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T142 KDD 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 T142 KDD find?
T142 KDD passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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