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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T530 RPKMOT history

T530 RPK is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 5 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 61,642 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
61,642 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,358 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T530 RPK
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
5 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T530 RPK was last recorded at 61,642 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 2,596 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,046 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,596 miles
Average per year
2,358 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,642 miles
  • 2025 – 59,046 miles
  • 2024 – 55,889 miles
  • 2023 – 52,555 miles
  • 2022 – 48,914 miles
  • 2021 – 44,058 miles
  • 2020 – 40,220 miles
  • 2019 – 34,450 miles
  • 2017 – 30,760 miles
  • 2016 – 27,135 miles
  • 2015 – 26,397 miles
  • 2014 – 25,484 miles
  • 2013 – 24,772 miles
  • 2012 – 23,126 miles
  • 2011 – 22,267 miles
  • 2010 – 20,927 miles
  • 2009 – 18,912 miles
  • 2007 – 17,712 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,642 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 Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,642 miles (+2,596)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    61,642 miles
    Test number
    697216156506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass59,046 miles (+3,157)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    59,046 miles
    Test number
    133986175902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass55,889 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    55,889 miles
    Test number
    728492103169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail55,889 miles (+3,334)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,889 miles
    Test number
    908646375837
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass52,555 miles (+3,641)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    52,555 miles
    Test number
    418602391404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass48,914 miles (+4,856)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    48,914 miles
    Test number
    628930636711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass44,058 miles (+3,838)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    44,058 miles
    Test number
    938511412501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,220 miles (+5,770)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    40,220 miles
    Test number
    577371250041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass34,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    34,450 miles
    Test number
    505981808792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail34,450 miles (+3,690)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,450 miles
    Test number
    613309925284
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  11. Pass30,760 miles (+3,625)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    30,760 miles
    Test number
    266713056671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,135 miles (+738)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    27,135 miles
    Test number
    661712690820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,397 miles (+913)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    26,397 miles
    Test number
    696938505241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,484 miles (+712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    25,484 miles
    Test number
    847383064160
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass24,772 miles (+1,646)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    24,772 miles
    Test number
    168006373185
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  16. Pass23,126 miles (+859)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    23,126 miles
    Test number
    128710572166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,267 miles (+1,340)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    22,267 miles
    Test number
    568672271196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,927 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    20,927 miles
    Test number
    781033480118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail20,904 miles (+1,992)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,904 miles
    Test number
    801451180154
    • FailureCentre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass18,912 miles (+1,200)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    18,912 miles
    Test number
    864934589112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    17,712 miles
    Test number
    303448147338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail17,712 miles (+1,472)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,712 miles
    Test number
    783448747303
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass16,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    16,240 miles
    Test number
    414160117081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail16,240 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,240 miles
    Test number
    824000617053
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Questions about T530 RPK

Does T530 RPK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T530 RPK is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T530 RPK?
The MOT on T530 RPK is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T530 RPK done?
T530 RPK was recorded at 61,642 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 2,358 miles a year.
Has T530 RPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T530 RPK has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T530 RPK 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 T530 RPK find?
T530 RPK passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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