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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

K20 LTSMOT history

K20 LTS is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 13 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 36,374 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

K20 LTS blue Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
36,374 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,124 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K20 LTS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
13 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K20 LTS was last recorded at 36,374 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 418 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,956 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
418 miles
Average per year
1,124 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,374 miles
  • 2025 – 35,956 miles
  • 2024 – 35,759 miles
  • 2019 – 35,238 miles
  • 2018 – 34,646 miles
  • 2016 – 33,798 miles
  • 2015 – 32,855 miles
  • 2014 – 26,830 miles
  • 2013 – 25,699 miles
  • 2012 – 24,843 miles
  • 2011 – 23,872 miles
  • 2010 – 21,941 miles
  • 2009 – 20,931 miles
  • 2008 – 17,696 miles
  • 2007 – 15,326 miles
  • 2006 – 13,256 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,374 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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,374 miles (+418)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    36,374 miles
    Test number
    125777623699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass35,956 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    35,956 miles
    Test number
    126803324906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail35,955 miles (+196)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,955 miles
    Test number
    551658940432
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass35,759 miles (+521)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    35,759 miles
    Test number
    137686541489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass35,238 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    35,238 miles
    Test number
    218979192668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail35,186 miles (+540)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,186 miles
    Test number
    105277880011
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  7. Pass34,646 miles (+848)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    34,646 miles
    Test number
    122253999576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass33,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    33,798 miles
    Test number
    794795622445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail33,798 miles (+943)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,798 miles
    Test number
    293408636755
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

  10. Pass32,855 miles (+6,025)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    32,855 miles
    Test number
    696124355126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass26,830 miles (+1,131)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    26,830 miles
    Test number
    228801224106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,699 miles (+856)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    25,699 miles
    Test number
    285840453434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,843 miles (+971)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    24,843 miles
    Test number
    929581352116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,872 miles (+1,931)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    23,872 miles
    Test number
    577038641128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,941 miles (+1,010)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    21,941 miles
    Test number
    700028920112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    20,931 miles
    Test number
    774701139135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail20,931 miles (+817)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,931 miles
    Test number
    923701939139
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Fail20,114 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,114 miles
    Test number
    124146519465
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  19. Pass20,114 miles (+2,418)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    20,114 miles
    Test number
    934386819047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,696 miles (+2,370)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    17,696 miles
    Test number
    520034318006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,326 miles (+2,070)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    15,326 miles
    Test number
    142787817094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    13,256 miles
    Test number
    483170326080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K20 LTS

Does K20 LTS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K20 LTS is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K20 LTS?
The MOT on K20 LTS is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K20 LTS done?
K20 LTS was recorded at 36,374 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 1,124 miles a year.
Has K20 LTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K20 LTS has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on K20 LTS 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 LTS find?
K20 LTS passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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