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Lotus Elise

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

K20 SCEMOT history

K20 SCE is a black petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Apr 2025 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 75,887 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2024.

K20 SCE black Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Apr 2025
Mileage
75,887 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2024
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,654 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K20 SCE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K20 SCE was last recorded at 75,887 miles on 2 Apr 2024, 359 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
75,528 miles · 3 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
359 miles
Average per year
1,654 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 75,887 miles
  • 2023 – 75,528 miles
  • 2022 – 75,136 miles
  • 2020 – 74,410 miles
  • 2019 – 72,985 miles
  • 2018 – 71,091 miles
  • 2016 – 68,567 miles
  • 2015 – 68,000 miles
  • 2014 – 67,179 miles
  • 2013 – 65,825 miles
  • 2012 – 65,127 miles
  • 2011 – 61,412 miles
  • 2010 – 59,165 miles
  • 2009 – 56,562 miles
  • 2008 – 54,291 miles
  • 2007 – 50,655 miles
  • 2006 – 46,018 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,887 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,887 miles (+359)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    75,887 miles
    Test number
    669904788904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass75,528 miles (+392)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    75,528 miles
    Test number
    317852348517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass75,136 miles (+726)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    75,136 miles
    Test number
    150456494127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,410 miles (+1,425)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    74,410 miles
    Test number
    757845547808
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass72,985 miles (+1,894)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    72,985 miles
    Test number
    411850080247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass71,091 miles (+2,524)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    71,091 miles
    Test number
    720438219929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    68,567 miles
    Test number
    332631715500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail68,567 miles (+567)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,567 miles
    Test number
    313240303629
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  9. Pass68,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    68,000 miles
    Test number
    952784449301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail68,000 miles (+821)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,000 miles
    Test number
    950347825481
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  11. Pass67,179 miles (+1,354)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    67,179 miles
    Test number
    295240644314
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  12. Pass65,825 miles (+698)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    65,825 miles
    Test number
    618424943054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,127 miles (+3,715)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    65,127 miles
    Test number
    717506162094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,412 miles (+2,247)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    61,412 miles
    Test number
    606697141020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,165 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    59,165 miles
    Test number
    223897140044
    • NoteNearside front rack end joint worn
    • NoteUnable to carry out full steering,suspension or brake inspection on front due to extensive body undertray
  16. Fail59,165 miles (+2,603)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,165 miles
    Test number
    343757440081
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front rack end joint worn
    • NoteUnable to carry out full steering,suspension or brake inspection on front due to extensive body undertray
  17. Pass56,562 miles (+2,271)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    56,562 miles
    Test number
    771383869060
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on legal limit suggest early replacement
  18. Pass54,291 miles (+3,636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    54,291 miles
    Test number
    330713158089
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  19. Pass50,655 miles (+4,637)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    50,655 miles
    Test number
    630714467097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    46,018 miles
    Test number
    134303576459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K20 SCE

Does K20 SCE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K20 SCE expired on 2 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K20 SCE?
The MOT on K20 SCE expired on 2 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K20 SCE done?
K20 SCE was recorded at 75,887 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2024, an average of 1,654 miles a year.
Has K20 SCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K20 SCE has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Dec 2016.
Has the mileage on K20 SCE 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 SCE find?
K20 SCE passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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