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Lotus Elise

Green and Yellow · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

K70 ATKMOT history

K70 ATK is a green and yellow petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2026 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 13,355 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2025.

K70 ATK green Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2026
Mileage
13,355 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2025
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
549 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K70 ATK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Green and Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K70 ATK was last recorded at 13,355 miles on 18 Jan 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
13,353 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
549 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 13,355 miles
  • 2023 – 13,174 miles
  • 2018 – 13,112 miles
  • 2017 – 12,767 miles
  • 2016 – 12,280 miles
  • 2014 – 11,960 miles
  • 2013 – 11,651 miles
  • 2012 – 11,242 miles
  • 2011 – 10,878 miles
  • 2009 – 8,881 miles
  • 2008 – 7,996 miles
  • 2007 – 6,985 miles
  • 2006 – 2,986 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass13,355 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 registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass13,355 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    13,355 miles
    Test number
    484087364884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail13,353 miles (+179)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,353 miles
    Test number
    544242506486
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))

  3. Pass13,174 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    13,174 miles
    Test number
    173655867367
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  4. FailMileage not read3 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    196734516107
    • DangerousNearside Rear spring base corroded
    • DangerousOffside Rear spring base corroded
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  5. Pass13,112 miles (+345)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    13,112 miles
    Test number
    937752741001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass12,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    12,767 miles
    Test number
    154756750758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail12,765 miles (+485)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,765 miles
    Test number
    258606732326
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

  8. Pass12,280 miles (+320)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    12,280 miles
    Test number
    857282791685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass11,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    11,960 miles
    Test number
    226371514357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail11,960 miles (+309)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,960 miles
    Test number
    527211014388
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  11. Pass11,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    11,651 miles
    Test number
    787142513374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail11,651 miles (+409)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,651 miles
    Test number
    888912813370
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  13. Pass11,242 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    11,242 miles
    Test number
    345732812397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail11,207 miles (+329)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,207 miles
    Test number
    996796742179
    • FailureFront An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

  15. Pass10,878 miles (+19)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    10,878 miles
    Test number
    328280611287
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs starting to pit/corroded inner faces.

  16. Fail10,859 miles (+1,978)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,859 miles
    Test number
    485174091162
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  17. Pass8,881 miles (+885)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    8,881 miles
    Test number
    371917809328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass7,996 miles (+1,011)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    7,996 miles
    Test number
    591109528273
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted inner faces .

  19. Pass6,985 miles (+3,999)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    6,985 miles
    Test number
    184351127280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass2,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    2,986 miles
    Test number
    641652766065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K70 ATK

Does K70 ATK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K70 ATK expired on 17 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K70 ATK?
The MOT on K70 ATK expired on 17 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K70 ATK done?
K70 ATK was recorded at 13,355 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2025, an average of 549 miles a year.
Has K70 ATK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K70 ATK has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on K70 ATK 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 K70 ATK find?
K70 ATK passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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