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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T183 KDDMOT history

T183 KDD is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 13 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 47,950 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
47,950 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,183 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T183 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
13 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T183 KDD was last recorded at 47,950 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 1,542 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,408 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,542 miles
Average per year
1,183 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,950 miles
  • 2025 – 46,408 miles
  • 2024 – 45,610 miles
  • 2023 – 44,000 miles
  • 2022 – 42,870 miles
  • 2021 – 41,554 miles
  • 2020 – 41,410 miles
  • 2019 – 40,316 miles
  • 2018 – 38,526 miles
  • 2017 – 38,106 miles
  • 2016 – 37,373 miles
  • 2015 – 36,087 miles
  • 2014 – 35,006 miles
  • 2013 – 33,584 miles
  • 2012 – 33,214 miles
  • 2011 – 32,729 miles
  • 2010 – 31,373 miles
  • 2009 – 29,892 miles
  • 2008 – 27,813 miles
  • 2007 – 25,890 miles
  • 2006 – 23,972 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,950 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,950 miles (+1,542)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    47,950 miles
    Test number
    540921026090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass46,408 miles (+798)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    46,408 miles
    Test number
    438752320251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass45,610 miles (+1,610)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    45,610 miles
    Test number
    953684816725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass44,000 miles (+1,130)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    44,000 miles
    Test number
    387284309600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass42,870 miles (+1,316)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    42,870 miles
    Test number
    969882642895
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass41,554 miles (+144)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    41,554 miles
    Test number
    523262701183
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass41,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    41,410 miles
    Test number
    607528081942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail41,410 miles (+1,094)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,410 miles
    Test number
    914969510879
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass40,316 miles (+1,790)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    40,316 miles
    Test number
    970775735705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,526 miles (+420)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    38,526 miles
    Test number
    256254505989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,106 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    38,106 miles
    Test number
    322518187515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail38,087 miles (+714)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,087 miles
    Test number
    249769276572
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass37,373 miles (+1,286)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    37,373 miles
    Test number
    346025066668
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass36,087 miles (+1,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    36,087 miles
    Test number
    927117715152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass35,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    35,006 miles
    Test number
    665753124177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail35,006 miles (+1,422)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,006 miles
    Test number
    869813224151
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass33,584 miles (+370)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    33,584 miles
    Test number
    779739413123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass33,214 miles (+485)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    33,214 miles
    Test number
    885273702114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  19. Pass32,729 miles (+1,356)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    32,729 miles
    Test number
    318771001172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,373 miles (+1,481)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    31,373 miles
    Test number
    142711310189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,892 miles (+2,079)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    29,892 miles
    Test number
    562417819108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,813 miles (+1,923)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    27,813 miles
    Test number
    262707008406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,890 miles (+1,918)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    25,890 miles
    Test number
    152961207133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    23,972 miles
    Test number
    943631706199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T183 KDD

Does T183 KDD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T183 KDD is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T183 KDD?
The MOT on T183 KDD is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T183 KDD done?
T183 KDD was recorded at 47,950 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 1,183 miles a year.
Has T183 KDD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T183 KDD has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on T183 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 T183 KDD find?
T183 KDD passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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