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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

K24 LOTMOT history

K24 LOT is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 29 Apr 1998. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2025 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 68,045 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2024.

K24 LOT blue Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2025
Mileage
68,045 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2024
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,135 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K24 LOT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
29 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K24 LOT was last recorded at 68,045 miles on 9 Sept 2024, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Jul 2012: 47,451 miles, lower than 47,457 miles on 9 Jul 2012.

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
68,011 miles · 3 May 2023
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
2,135 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 68,045 miles
  • 2023 – 68,011 miles
  • 2022 – 67,947 miles
  • 2020 – 67,664 miles
  • 2017 – 65,900 miles
  • 2016 – 62,084 miles
  • 2015 – 57,972 miles
  • 2014 – 52,585 miles
  • 2013 – 49,573 miles
  • 2012 – 47,451 miles
  • 2011 – 41,258 miles
  • 2010 – 36,538 miles
  • 2009 – 32,622 miles
  • 2008 – 31,871 miles
  • 2007 – 30,690 miles
  • 2006 – 28,786 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,045 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 emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,045 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    68,045 miles
    Test number
    421453486993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass68,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    68,011 miles
    Test number
    983535912700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail68,011 miles (+64)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,011 miles
    Test number
    625752637739
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  4. Pass67,947 miles (+283)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    67,947 miles
    Test number
    661483844785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,664 miles (+1,764)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    67,664 miles
    Test number
    215038331208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass65,900 miles (+3,816)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    65,900 miles
    Test number
    443919177667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,084 miles (+4,112)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    62,084 miles
    Test number
    989400633293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    57,972 miles
    Test number
    295248495479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail57,972 miles (+5,387)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,972 miles
    Test number
    586198995109
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  10. Pass52,585 miles (+3,012)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    52,585 miles
    Test number
    878209684150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,573 miles (+2,122)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    49,573 miles
    Test number
    256955453143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,451 miles (-6)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    47,451 miles
    Test number
    586413592171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail47,457 miles (+6,199)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,457 miles
    Test number
    887011992171
    • DangerousEngine mount bolt loose and other bolt missing
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

  14. Pass41,258 miles (+4,720)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    41,258 miles
    Test number
    167523251132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,538 miles (+3,916)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    36,538 miles
    Test number
    232671340170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,622 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    32,622 miles
    Test number
    532011799115
    • NoteBoth front to rear brake pipes localised corrosion.
    • NoteBoth headlamp reflectors corroded.
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  17. Fail32,622 miles7 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,622 miles
    Test number
    961607279157
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Note1 segment of 3rd brake light not lit.
    • NoteBoth front to rear brake pipes localised corrosion.
    • NoteBoth headlamp reflectors corroded.
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteNSF mudflap hanging off
    • NoteOSF tyre very close to legal limit

  18. Fail32,622 miles (+751)4 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,622 miles
    Test number
    164377379177
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Note1 segment of 3rd brake light not lit.
    • NoteBoth front to rear brake pipes localised corrosion.
    • NoteBoth headlamp reflectors corroded.
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded.
    • NoteNSF mudflap hanging off
    • NoteOSF tyre very close to legal limit

  19. Fail31,871 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,871 miles
    Test number
    654385758184
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFront tyres very close to legal limit and worn inner edges.
    • NoteHeadlight reflectors corroded
    • NoteNSF spring weak

  20. Pass31,871 miles (+1,181)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    31,871 miles
    Test number
    993265258162
    • NoteFront tyres very close to legal limit and worn inner edges.
    • NoteHeadlight reflectors corroded
    • NoteNSF spring weak

  21. Pass30,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    30,690 miles
    Test number
    191008477177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail30,690 miles (+27)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,690 miles
    Test number
    140838977184
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Fail30,663 miles (+1,877)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,663 miles
    Test number
    974075357120
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteNS headlamp slight corrosion to reflector
    • NoteOSF lower ball joint slight play
    • NoteOSR shocker weak

  24. Pass28,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    28,786 miles
    Test number
    744128816124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail28,786 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,786 miles
    Test number
    961701916185
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Questions about K24 LOT

Does K24 LOT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K24 LOT expired on 8 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K24 LOT?
The MOT on K24 LOT expired on 8 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K24 LOT done?
K24 LOT was recorded at 68,045 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2024, an average of 2,135 miles a year.
Has K24 LOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K24 LOT has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2023.
Has the mileage on K24 LOT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jul 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K24 LOT find?
K24 LOT passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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