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Lotus Elise

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T432 KDPMOT history

T432 KDP is a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 18 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 May 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 88,489 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 11 May 2023
Mileage
88,489 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,068 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T432 KDP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 May 2023
Latest MOT test
9 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T432 KDP was last recorded at 88,489 miles on 9 May 2022, 4,920 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,569 miles · 12 May 2021
Between the last two tests
4,920 miles
Average per year
4,068 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 88,489 miles
  • 2021 – 83,569 miles
  • 2018 – 72,779 miles
  • 2017 – 64,886 miles
  • 2016 – 60,456 miles
  • 2015 – 59,974 miles
  • 2014 – 57,976 miles
  • 2013 – 56,935 miles
  • 2012 – 56,107 miles
  • 2011 – 54,840 miles
  • 2010 – 53,002 miles
  • 2009 – 45,389 miles
  • 2008 – 35,253 miles
  • 2007 – 27,205 miles
  • 2006 – 25,339 miles
  • 2005 – 21,592 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,489 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.

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • All front and rear suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Clutch release bearing is noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,489 miles (+4,920)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    88,489 miles
    Test number
    306703993255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass83,569 miles (+10,790)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    83,569 miles
    Test number
    457442690597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass72,779 miles (+7,893)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    72,779 miles
    Test number
    847036265470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass64,886 miles (+1,197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    64,886 miles
    Test number
    250232503200
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  5. Pass63,689 miles (+3,233)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    63,689 miles
    Test number
    334510712576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass60,456 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    60,456 miles
    Test number
    192327330512
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Fail60,454 miles (+480)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,454 miles
    Test number
    827131719289
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  8. Pass59,974 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    59,974 miles
    Test number
    242583873017
    • AdvisoryAll front and rear suspension components have heavy surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryClutch release bearing is noisy
    • AdvisoryMetal frame work near camshaft cover is corroded badly engine bay area
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on insides (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail59,972 miles (+1,996)8 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,972 miles
    Test number
    620934941402
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryAll front and rear suspension components have heavy surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryClutch release bearing is noisy
    • AdvisoryMetal frame work near camshaft cover is corroded badly engine bay area
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on insides (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass57,976 miles (+1,041)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    57,976 miles
    Test number
    339324494449
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteBrake pedal has little reserve movement

  11. Pass56,935 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    56,935 miles
    Test number
    546527083202
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Fail56,935 miles (+828)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,935 miles
    Test number
    397434483454
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass56,107 miles (+1,267)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    56,107 miles
    Test number
    868543572275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass54,840 miles (+1,838)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    54,840 miles
    Test number
    246129361266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,002 miles (+7,613)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    53,002 miles
    Test number
    470704760232
    • NoteBoth front tyres are wearing on inner edges

  16. Pass45,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    45,389 miles
    Test number
    944681169291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail45,389 miles (+10,136)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,389 miles
    Test number
    942038659262
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass35,253 miles (+8,048)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    35,253 miles
    Test number
    782236778206
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Fail27,205 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,205 miles
    Test number
    474686817454
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass27,205 miles (+1,866)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    27,205 miles
    Test number
    903586017386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,339 miles (+3,747)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    25,339 miles
    Test number
    914914126313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    21,592 miles
    Test number
    320183535369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail21,592 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,592 miles
    Test number
    824922935350
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Questions about T432 KDP

Does T432 KDP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T432 KDP expired on 11 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T432 KDP?
The MOT on T432 KDP expired on 11 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T432 KDP done?
T432 KDP was recorded at 88,489 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2022, an average of 4,068 miles a year.
Has T432 KDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T432 KDP has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2016.
Has the mileage on T432 KDP 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 T432 KDP find?
T432 KDP passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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