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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T958 KBLMOT history

T958 KBL is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 59,734 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Sept 2026
Mileage
59,734 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2025
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
955 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T958 KBL
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
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T958 KBL was last recorded at 59,734 miles on 4 Sept 2025, 299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,435 miles · 2 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
299 miles
Average per year
955 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 59,734 miles
  • 2024 – 59,435 miles
  • 2013 – 57,289 miles
  • 2012 – 56,119 miles
  • 2011 – 53,486 miles
  • 2009 – 52,110 miles
  • 2008 – 48,798 miles
  • 2007 – 45,261 miles
  • 2006 – 41,606 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,734 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 13 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,734 miles (+299)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    59,734 miles
    Test number
    988900834580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass59,435 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    59,435 miles
    Test number
    888278377826
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail59,419 miles (+2,130)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,419 miles
    Test number
    787540349676
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to no cat fitted to vehicle and significant exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass57,289 miles (+51)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    57,289 miles
    Test number
    609225433226
    • NoteO/s n/s rear tyres cracking in tread area
    • NoteWiper blade split on ends

  5. Fail57,238 miles (+1,119)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,238 miles
    Test number
    308008223495
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s n/s rear tyres cracking in tread area
    • NoteWiper blade split on ends

  6. Pass56,119 miles (+2,633)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    56,119 miles
    Test number
    835161722281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  7. Pass53,486 miles (+1,376)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    53,486 miles
    Test number
    637394511203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,110 miles (+3,312)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    52,110 miles
    Test number
    121661709346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll 4 springs corroded

  9. Pass48,798 miles (+3,537)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    48,798 miles
    Test number
    480892098235
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass45,261 miles (+3,655)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    45,261 miles
    Test number
    290800867260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    41,606 miles
    Test number
    144446756290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail41,606 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,606 miles
    Test number
    761366956298
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about T958 KBL

Does T958 KBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T958 KBL expired on 3 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T958 KBL?
The MOT on T958 KBL expired on 3 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T958 KBL done?
T958 KBL was recorded at 59,734 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2025, an average of 955 miles a year.
Has T958 KBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T958 KBL has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T958 KBL 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 T958 KBL find?
T958 KBL passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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