Lotus Elise
Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc
K20 BAUMOT history
K20 BAU is a grey petrol Lotus Elise first used on 26 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 51,146 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 51,146 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 14 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 1,191 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K20 BAU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Lotus
- Model
- Elise
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 26 Mar 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K20 BAU was last recorded at 51,146 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 2,093 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 49,053 miles · 22 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,093 miles
- Average per year
- 1,191 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 51,146 miles
- 2025 – 49,053 miles
- 2024 – 47,784 miles
- 2023 – 47,738 miles
- 2020 – 47,690 miles
- 2019 – 46,801 miles
- 2018 – 46,055 miles
- 2017 – 44,964 miles
- 2016 – 39,942 miles
- 2009 – 39,903 miles
- 2008 – 38,873 miles
- 2007 – 31,980 miles
- 2006 – 29,089 miles
- 2005 – 25,762 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass51,146 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play toe link (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
Full MOT history
15 tests since 24 Mar 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass51,146 miles (+2,093)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 51,146 miles
- Test number
- 773861940272
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play toe link (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass49,053 miles (+1,269)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 49,053 miles
- Test number
- 690844518483
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass47,784 miles (+46)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 47,784 miles
- Test number
- 113478351441
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,738 miles (+48)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2024
- Odometer
- 47,738 miles
- Test number
- 469616232652
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,690 miles (+889)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 47,690 miles
- Test number
- 301090967124
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass46,801 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 46,801 miles
- Test number
- 439127364553
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,788 miles (+733)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,788 miles
- Test number
- 505563682707
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass46,055 miles (+1,091)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2019
- Odometer
- 46,055 miles
- Test number
- 299831940416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,964 miles (+5,022)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2018
- Odometer
- 44,964 miles
- Test number
- 941072686966
- AdvisoryWiper blade smearing windscreen
Pass39,942 miles (+39)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2017
- Odometer
- 39,942 miles
- Test number
- 693592152981
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,903 miles (+1,030)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 39,903 miles
- Test number
- 792866969150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,873 miles (+6,893)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 38,873 miles
- Test number
- 134020568298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,980 miles (+2,891)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 31,980 miles
- Test number
- 800654497067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,089 miles (+3,327)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 29,089 miles
- Test number
- 790166176072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,762 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2006
- Odometer
- 25,762 miles
- Test number
- 420175255483
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K20 BAU
- Does K20 BAU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K20 BAU is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K20 BAU?
- The MOT on K20 BAU is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K20 BAU done?
- K20 BAU was recorded at 51,146 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 1,191 miles a year.
- Has K20 BAU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K20 BAU has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2019.
- Has the mileage on K20 BAU 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 K20 BAU find?
- K20 BAU passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear track rod end ball joint has slight play toe link; offside rear wheel bearing has slight play.
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