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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T451 KKGMOT history

T451 KKG is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 3 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Jun 2025 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 17,860 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jun 2025
Mileage
17,860 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2024
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
307 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T451 KKG
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
3 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T451 KKG was last recorded at 17,860 miles on 12 Jun 2024, 149 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
17,711 miles · 9 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
149 miles
Average per year
307 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 17,860 miles
  • 2023 – 17,711 miles
  • 2022 – 16,679 miles
  • 2019 – 16,559 miles
  • 2016 – 16,072 miles
  • 2015 – 15,806 miles
  • 2014 – 15,526 miles
  • 2013 – 15,216 miles
  • 2012 – 14,948 miles
  • 2010 – 14,211 miles
  • 2009 – 13,967 miles
  • 2008 – 13,561 miles
  • 2007 – 13,236 miles
  • 2006 – 12,325 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass17,860 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryWear to inner edges n/s/f and o/s/f tyresRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

15 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass17,860 miles (+149)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    17,860 miles
    Test number
    225682085514
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryWear to inner edges n/s/f and o/s/f tyres
  2. Pass17,711 miles (+1,032)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    17,711 miles
    Test number
    401846454910
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower ball joint boot slight cracking
    • AdvisoryWear to inner edges n/s/f and o/s/f tyres
  3. Pass16,679 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    16,679 miles
    Test number
    529191489589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass16,559 miles (+487)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    16,559 miles
    Test number
    741630209013
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass16,072 miles (+266)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    16,072 miles
    Test number
    461325034789
    • 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 and lower (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 and lower (2.4.G.2)
  6. Pass15,806 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    15,806 miles
    Test number
    338962845127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  7. Fail15,806 miles (+280)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,806 miles
    Test number
    738931045116
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  8. Pass15,526 miles (+310)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    15,526 miles
    Test number
    908412824165
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  9. Pass15,216 miles (+268)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    15,216 miles
    Test number
    298823023498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass14,948 miles (+737)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    14,948 miles
    Test number
    548855402137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass14,211 miles (+244)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    14,211 miles
    Test number
    290760370453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass13,967 miles (+406)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    13,967 miles
    Test number
    180288879142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass13,561 miles (+325)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    13,561 miles
    Test number
    272522558118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass13,236 miles (+911)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    13,236 miles
    Test number
    210930867424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass12,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    12,325 miles
    Test number
    252518856169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T451 KKG

Does T451 KKG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T451 KKG expired on 16 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T451 KKG?
The MOT on T451 KKG expired on 16 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T451 KKG done?
T451 KKG was recorded at 17,860 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2024, an average of 307 miles a year.
Has T451 KKG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T451 KKG has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2015.
Has the mileage on T451 KKG 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 T451 KKG find?
T451 KKG passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2024 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; wear to inner edges n/s/f and o/s/f tyres.

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