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Lotus Elise

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

K18 DCOMOT history

K18 DCO is a green petrol Lotus Elise first used on 3 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 28,967 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

K18 DCO green Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
28,967 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
813 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 DCO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
3 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 DCO was last recorded at 28,967 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 584 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
28,383 miles · 2 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
584 miles
Average per year
813 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 28,967 miles
  • 2024 – 28,383 miles
  • 2023 – 27,593 miles
  • 2022 – 26,868 miles
  • 2020 – 26,297 miles
  • 2019 – 25,553 miles
  • 2018 – 25,309 miles
  • 2017 – 24,577 miles
  • 2016 – 23,961 miles
  • 2015 – 22,969 miles
  • 2014 – 21,111 miles
  • 2013 – 19,298 miles
  • 2012 – 18,556 miles
  • 2011 – 16,738 miles
  • 2009 – 15,426 miles
  • 2008 – 13,002 miles
  • 2005 – 12,390 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,967 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,967 miles (+584)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    28,967 miles
    Test number
    973101772535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass28,383 miles (+790)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    28,383 miles
    Test number
    732688536228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass27,593 miles (+725)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    27,593 miles
    Test number
    579718336801
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 tyre on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass26,868 miles (+571)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    26,868 miles
    Test number
    708438249124
    • 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. Pass26,297 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    26,297 miles
    Test number
    687421990866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail26,269 miles (+716)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,269 miles
    Test number
    247895475698
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail flexi hose weeping (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested due to hose weeping under pressure (1.2.1 (g))

  7. Pass25,553 miles (+244)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    25,553 miles
    Test number
    350439911168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass25,309 miles (+732)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    25,309 miles
    Test number
    171909283886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass24,577 miles (+616)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    24,577 miles
    Test number
    536000155221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass23,961 miles (+871)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    23,961 miles
    Test number
    457489478840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail23,090 miles (+121)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,090 miles
    Test number
    178044855112
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Pass22,969 miles (+1,858)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    22,969 miles
    Test number
    665789395110
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteExhaust flexi corroded.

  13. Pass21,111 miles (+1,813)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    21,111 miles
    Test number
    935417104297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteExhaust flexi outer casing broken

  14. Fail19,298 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,298 miles
    Test number
    319355343165
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

  15. Pass19,298 miles (+742)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2014
    Odometer
    19,298 miles
    Test number
    667115743161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,556 miles (+1,818)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    18,556 miles
    Test number
    239497142432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    16,738 miles
    Test number
    276944501459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail16,738 miles (+1,312)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,738 miles
    Test number
    965674101182
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass15,426 miles (+2,424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    15,426 miles
    Test number
    842505289162
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass13,002 miles (+612)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    13,002 miles
    Test number
    473250088139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    12,390 miles
    Test number
    442393935479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K18 DCO

Does K18 DCO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 DCO is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K18 DCO?
The MOT on K18 DCO is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 DCO done?
K18 DCO was recorded at 28,967 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 813 miles a year.
Has K18 DCO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 DCO has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on K18 DCO 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 K18 DCO find?
K18 DCO passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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