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Lotus Elise

Maroon · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

K27 PENMOT history

K27 PEN is a maroon petrol Lotus Elise first used on 18 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 83,993 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

K27 PEN maroon Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
83,993 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,219 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K27 PEN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K27 PEN was last recorded at 83,993 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,959 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
3,219 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,993 miles
  • 2025 – 83,959 miles
  • 2024 – 82,975 miles
  • 2022 – 82,906 miles
  • 2021 – 82,556 miles
  • 2019 – 81,566 miles
  • 2017 – 79,693 miles
  • 2016 – 77,403 miles
  • 2015 – 71,882 miles
  • 2014 – 64,423 miles
  • 2012 – 48,863 miles
  • 2011 – 47,578 miles
  • 2010 – 41,875 miles
  • 2009 – 40,851 miles
  • 2008 – 31,702 miles
  • 2007 – 25,866 miles
  • 2006 – 19,003 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,993 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass83,993 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    83,993 miles
    Test number
    298902596226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass83,959 miles (+984)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    83,959 miles
    Test number
    847429522801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass82,975 miles (+69)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    82,975 miles
    Test number
    980400449422
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass82,906 miles (+350)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    82,906 miles
    Test number
    165753264748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass82,556 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    82,556 miles
    Test number
    393015309951
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin

  6. Fail82,555 miles (+989)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,555 miles
    Test number
    995423776358
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin

  7. Pass81,566 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    81,566 miles
    Test number
    811031111458
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail81,549 miles (+1,856)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,549 miles
    Test number
    684964032181
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass79,693 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    79,693 miles
    Test number
    766933054182
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Fail79,692 miles (+2,289)9 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,692 miles
    Test number
    532572896191
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face scored metal to metal (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass77,403 miles (+5,521)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    77,403 miles
    Test number
    810811960648
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass71,882 miles (+7,459)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    71,882 miles
    Test number
    227739287650
    • AdvisoryNail offside front tyre

  13. Pass64,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    64,423 miles
    Test number
    125634254336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail64,423 miles (+7,136)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,423 miles
    Test number
    616574154337
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Fail57,287 miles4 repaired1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,287 miles
    Test number
    599756004092
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNail in near side front tyre
    • NoteSlight chips in front screen
    • NoteTyres starting to get lowish on tread

  16. Pass57,287 miles (+8,424)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    57,287 miles
    Test number
    767746204009
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNail in near side front tyre
    • NoteSlight chips in front screen
    • NoteTyres starting to get lowish on tread

  17. Pass48,863 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    48,863 miles
    Test number
    587246542366
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail48,861 miles (+108)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,861 miles
    Test number
    995195142351
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass48,753 miles (+1,175)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    48,753 miles
    Test number
    836085922153
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass47,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    47,578 miles
    Test number
    195810951078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail47,578 miles (+5,703)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,578 miles
    Test number
    515810351009
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass41,875 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    41,875 miles
    Test number
    761335550016
    • NotePanel damage to n/s/f wing and front panel

  23. Fail41,873 miles (+1,022)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,873 miles
    Test number
    283468340037
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteN/s/r brake binding slightly
    • NotePanel damage to n/s/f wing and front panel

  24. Pass40,851 miles (+9,149)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    40,851 miles
    Test number
    551135919078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,702 miles (+5,836)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    31,702 miles
    Test number
    394752528094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,866 miles (+6,863)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    25,866 miles
    Test number
    183647417061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass19,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    19,003 miles
    Test number
    130105546014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K27 PEN

Does K27 PEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K27 PEN is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K27 PEN?
The MOT on K27 PEN is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K27 PEN done?
K27 PEN was recorded at 83,993 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 3,219 miles a year.
Has K27 PEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K27 PEN has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on K27 PEN 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 K27 PEN find?
K27 PEN passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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