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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T154 KDDMOT history

T154 KDD is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 23 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 85,263 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
85,263 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,000 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T154 KDD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T154 KDD was last recorded at 85,263 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 1,433 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,830 miles · 10 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,433 miles
Average per year
2,000 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,263 miles
  • 2025 – 83,830 miles
  • 2024 – 82,279 miles
  • 2022 – 80,922 miles
  • 2021 – 79,102 miles
  • 2020 – 78,263 miles
  • 2019 – 77,783 miles
  • 2018 – 76,633 miles
  • 2017 – 75,581 miles
  • 2016 – 74,750 miles
  • 2015 – 73,193 miles
  • 2014 – 71,896 miles
  • 2012 – 69,928 miles
  • 2011 – 66,469 miles
  • 2010 – 59,123 miles
  • 2009 – 53,297 miles
  • 2008 – 51,448 miles
  • 2007 – 48,832 miles
  • 2006 – 45,916 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,263 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 Suspension rod ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,263 miles (+1,433)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    85,263 miles
    Test number
    596843905687
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass83,830 miles (+1,551)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    83,830 miles
    Test number
    897923280402
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass82,279 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    82,279 miles
    Test number
    778631546887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail82,272 miles (+1,350)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,272 miles
    Test number
    958272113660
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass80,922 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    80,922 miles
    Test number
    740535974277
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail80,922 miles (+1,820)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,922 miles
    Test number
    599935680794
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass79,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    79,102 miles
    Test number
    983450174630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail79,102 miles (+839)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,102 miles
    Test number
    821952261783
    • Repaired at testCentral Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass78,263 miles (+480)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    78,263 miles
    Test number
    441953994000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,783 miles (+1,150)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    77,783 miles
    Test number
    120765159424
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play TRE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass76,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    76,633 miles
    Test number
    681388009430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail76,633 miles (+1,052)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,633 miles
    Test number
    991149164484
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass75,581 miles (+831)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    75,581 miles
    Test number
    369223997565
    • AdvisoryNearside Front BEARING noise
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bearing noise
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass74,750 miles (+1,557)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    74,750 miles
    Test number
    514107884554
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryUNDER BODY COVERS FITTED

  15. Pass73,193 miles (+1,297)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    73,193 miles
    Test number
    676286645170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,896 miles (+1,968)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    71,896 miles
    Test number
    437328644175
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass69,928 miles (+3,459)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    69,928 miles
    Test number
    948505702350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass66,469 miles (+7,346)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    66,469 miles
    Test number
    365837561482
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass59,123 miles (+5,826)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    59,123 miles
    Test number
    310845830497
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass53,297 miles (+1,849)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    53,297 miles
    Test number
    494309759235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,448 miles (+2,616)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    51,448 miles
    Test number
    783548308327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,832 miles (+2,916)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    48,832 miles
    Test number
    452836407399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    45,916 miles
    Test number
    121446406350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T154 KDD

Does T154 KDD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T154 KDD is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T154 KDD?
The MOT on T154 KDD is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T154 KDD done?
T154 KDD was recorded at 85,263 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 2,000 miles a year.
Has T154 KDD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T154 KDD has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T154 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 T154 KDD find?
T154 KDD passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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