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Lotus Elise

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 2,000 cc

K20 SCXMOT history

K20 SCX is a grey petrol Lotus Elise first used on 2 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 38,739 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

K20 SCX grey Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
38,739 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
K20 SCX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
2 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K20 SCX was last recorded at 38,739 miles on 15 May 2026, 1,192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Jun 2015: 24,869 miles, lower than 80,465 miles on 30 Jun 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
37,547 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,192 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,739 miles
  • 2025 – 37,547 miles
  • 2024 – 36,112 miles
  • 2023 – 34,907 miles
  • 2021 – 34,489 miles
  • 2019 – 32,663 miles
  • 2018 – 31,704 miles
  • 2017 – 31,318 miles
  • 2016 – 28,428 miles
  • 2015 – 24,869 miles
  • 2014 – 80,465 miles
  • 2013 – 77,351 miles
  • 2012 – 73,856 miles
  • 2011 – 70,206 miles
  • 2010 – 66,073 miles
  • 2009 – 63,237 miles
  • 2008 – 59,242 miles
  • 2007 – 55,056 miles
  • 2005 – 47,279 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,739 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,739 miles (+1,192)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    38,739 miles
    Test number
    261016375812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass37,547 miles (+1,435)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    37,547 miles
    Test number
    503947376044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass36,112 miles (+1,205)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2025
    Odometer
    36,112 miles
    Test number
    108544288873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass34,907 miles (+418)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    34,907 miles
    Test number
    604236329393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass34,489 miles (+1,826)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    34,489 miles
    Test number
    388172931149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass32,663 miles (+959)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    32,663 miles
    Test number
    134073363893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass31,704 miles (+386)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    31,704 miles
    Test number
    759096054708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass31,318 miles (+2,890)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    31,318 miles
    Test number
    212034583532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass28,428 miles (+3,559)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    28,428 miles
    Test number
    918490423945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass24,869 miles (-55,596)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    24,869 miles
    Test number
    498908675125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,465 miles (+3,114)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    80,465 miles
    Test number
    225341584455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,351 miles (+3,495)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    77,351 miles
    Test number
    455319473155
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass73,856 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    73,856 miles
    Test number
    156434992111
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  14. Fail73,854 miles (+3,648)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,854 miles
    Test number
    309754392192
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
  15. Fail70,206 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,206 miles
    Test number
    409515991111
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  16. Pass70,206 miles (+4,133)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    70,206 miles
    Test number
    777665291156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,073 miles (+2,836)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    66,073 miles
    Test number
    750727790183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,237 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    63,237 miles
    Test number
    734499099235
    • NoteFront discs pitted
  19. Fail63,225 miles (+3,983)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,225 miles
    Test number
    734669999288
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  20. Pass59,242 miles (+4,186)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    59,242 miles
    Test number
    401194988277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,056 miles (+1,878)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    55,056 miles
    Test number
    554115087262
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCovers fitted to underside of car
  22. Pass53,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    53,178 miles
    Test number
    154726017104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail53,178 miles (+5,899)4 dangerous2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,178 miles
    Test number
    754458107184
    • DangerousNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • DangerousNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • DangerousOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAdvise complete under cover fitted
  24. Pass47,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    47,279 miles
    Test number
    110216835391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K20 SCX

Does K20 SCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K20 SCX is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on K20 SCX?
The MOT on K20 SCX is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K20 SCX done?
K20 SCX was recorded at 38,739 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026.
Has K20 SCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K20 SCX has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2012.
Has the mileage on K20 SCX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Jun 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K20 SCX find?
K20 SCX passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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