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Lotus Elise

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

K20 XGEMOT history

K20 XGE is a grey petrol Lotus Elise first used on 11 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 942 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

K20 XGE grey Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2026
Mileage
942 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2021
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
K20 XGE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K20 XGE was last recorded at 942 miles on 27 Aug 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Aug 2021: 942 miles, lower than 52,071 miles on 15 May 2020.

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
52,071 miles · 15 May 2020

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 942 miles
  • 2020 – 52,071 miles
  • 2019 – 51,026 miles
  • 2010 – 50,156 miles
  • 2009 – 40,734 miles
  • 2008 – 31,171 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

10 tests since 18 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    673389001733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    464698735800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    806295797694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass942 miles (-51,129)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    942 miles
    Test number
    246506123346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass52,071 miles (+1,045)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    52,071 miles
    Test number
    105101134046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass51,026 miles (+870)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    51,026 miles
    Test number
    365923443155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass50,156 miles (+9,422)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    50,156 miles
    Test number
    192339240014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,734 miles (+9,563)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    40,734 miles
    Test number
    924421059044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass31,171 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    31,171 miles
    Test number
    451730858069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  10. Fail31,171 miles2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,171 miles
    Test number
    683119548003
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about K20 XGE

Does K20 XGE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K20 XGE expired on 22 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K20 XGE?
The MOT on K20 XGE expired on 22 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K20 XGE done?
K20 XGE was recorded at 942 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2021.
Has K20 XGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K20 XGE has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2008.
Has the mileage on K20 XGE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Aug 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K20 XGE find?
K20 XGE passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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