Lotus Elise
Green and Yellow · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc
L111 SOKMOT history
L111 SOK is a green and yellow petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 42,051 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 42,051 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,319 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L111 SOK
- 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 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L111 SOK was last recorded at 42,051 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 42,038 miles · 29 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 13 miles
- Average per year
- 1,319 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 42,051 miles
- 2025 – 41,312 miles
- 2024 – 40,152 miles
- 2023 – 38,676 miles
- 2022 – 37,040 miles
- 2021 – 36,043 miles
- 2020 – 35,247 miles
- 2019 – 34,924 miles
- 2018 – 34,544 miles
- 2017 – 34,004 miles
- 2016 – 33,399 miles
- 2015 – 33,058 miles
- 2014 – 32,325 miles
- 2013 – 31,760 miles
- 2012 – 30,829 miles
- 2011 – 30,012 miles
- 2010 – 28,853 miles
- 2009 – 26,614 miles
- 2008 – 23,159 miles
- 2007 – 19,893 miles
- 2006 – 15,304 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass42,051 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
26 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass42,051 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 42,051 miles
- Test number
- 509852155192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,038 miles (+726)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,038 miles
- Test number
- 497523172107
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Pass41,312 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 41,312 miles
- Test number
- 214843933548
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail41,310 miles (+1,158)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,310 miles
- Test number
- 271049706420
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass40,152 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 40,152 miles
- Test number
- 827138025260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,138 miles (+1,462)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,138 miles
- Test number
- 603505281794
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Pass38,676 miles (+1,636)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 38,676 miles
- Test number
- 673856030831
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass37,040 miles (+997)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 37,040 miles
- Test number
- 874053413272
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass36,043 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 36,043 miles
- Test number
- 623153686691
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail36,036 miles (+789)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,036 miles
- Test number
- 803777271307
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass35,247 miles (+323)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 35,247 miles
- Test number
- 357588246132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,924 miles (+380)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 34,924 miles
- Test number
- 777889233569
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,544 miles (+540)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 34,544 miles
- Test number
- 444304974852
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,004 miles (+605)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2018
- Odometer
- 34,004 miles
- Test number
- 213458276514
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake binding
Pass33,399 miles (+341)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2017
- Odometer
- 33,399 miles
- Test number
- 593995938606
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,058 miles (+733)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2016
- Odometer
- 33,058 miles
- Test number
- 505562445152
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass32,325 miles (+565)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2015
- Odometer
- 32,325 miles
- Test number
- 969849424160
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass31,760 miles (+931)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2014
- Odometer
- 31,760 miles
- Test number
- 315623723150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,829 miles (+817)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2013
- Odometer
- 30,829 miles
- Test number
- 376293632173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,012 miles (+1,159)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2012
- Odometer
- 30,012 miles
- Test number
- 405420021127
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass28,853 miles (+2,239)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2011
- Odometer
- 28,853 miles
- Test number
- 374581330132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,614 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 26,614 miles
- Test number
- 901986289020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,614 miles (+3,455)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,614 miles
- Test number
- 272216789099
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Pass23,159 miles (+3,266)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 23,159 miles
- Test number
- 224155998038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,893 miles (+4,589)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 19,893 miles
- Test number
- 783097807142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,304 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 15,304 miles
- Test number
- 873821816163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L111 SOK
- Does L111 SOK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L111 SOK is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L111 SOK?
- The MOT on L111 SOK is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L111 SOK done?
- L111 SOK was recorded at 42,051 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 1,319 miles a year.
- Has L111 SOK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L111 SOK has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on L111 SOK 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 L111 SOK find?
- L111 SOK passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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