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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T845 KLEMOT history

T845 KLE is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 16 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 45,977 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
45,977 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
523 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T845 KLE
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
16 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T845 KLE was last recorded at 45,977 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,977 miles · 12 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
523 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,977 miles
  • 2025 – 45,859 miles
  • 2024 – 45,432 miles
  • 2023 – 45,316 miles
  • 2022 – 44,950 miles
  • 2021 – 44,707 miles
  • 2019 – 43,409 miles
  • 2018 – 42,887 miles
  • 2010 – 42,469 miles
  • 2009 – 41,447 miles
  • 2008 – 40,542 miles
  • 2006 – 35,486 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,977 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s upper and lower

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,977 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    45,977 miles
    Test number
    269599121550
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail45,977 miles (+118)1 dangerous3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,977 miles
    Test number
    485417205749
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass45,859 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    45,859 miles
    Test number
    506265170974
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s track arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Fail45,859 miles (+427)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,859 miles
    Test number
    626421939101
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s track arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass45,432 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    45,432 miles
    Test number
    253194886945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass45,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    45,316 miles
    Test number
    548939986922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail45,316 miles (+366)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,316 miles
    Test number
    710502763375
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and wipers not checked (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass44,950 miles (+243)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    44,950 miles
    Test number
    442695882374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,707 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    44,707 miles
    Test number
    297473935056
    • MinorNearside Front Upper 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))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  10. Fail44,707 miles (+1,298)1 repaired3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,707 miles
    Test number
    944398952041
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper 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))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  11. Pass43,409 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    43,409 miles
    Test number
    491584145926
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Fail43,409 miles (+522)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,409 miles
    Test number
    691946858499
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  13. Pass42,887 miles (+418)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    42,887 miles
    Test number
    878121070428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,469 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    42,469 miles
    Test number
    432030160168
    • NoteFront and rear suspension joints rubber boots,perished asnd cracked.
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  15. Fail42,469 miles (+1,022)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,469 miles
    Test number
    281569650118
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • NoteFront and rear suspension joints rubber boots,perished asnd cracked.
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  16. Pass41,447 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    41,447 miles
    Test number
    231944359134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Fail41,447 miles (+905)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,447 miles
    Test number
    281164759108
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass40,542 miles (+5,056)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    40,542 miles
    Test number
    154175008159
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass35,486 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    35,486 miles
    Test number
    651176506223
    • NoteSteering joint dust cover split/missing

Questions about T845 KLE

Does T845 KLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T845 KLE is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T845 KLE?
The MOT on T845 KLE is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T845 KLE done?
T845 KLE was recorded at 45,977 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 523 miles a year.
Has T845 KLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T845 KLE has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T845 KLE 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 T845 KLE find?
T845 KLE passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside rear suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track arm ball joint; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, and 2 more.

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