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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

L22 OTSMOT history

L22 OTS is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 20 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 25,445 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

L22 OTS silver Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
25,445 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
713 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 OTS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 OTS was last recorded at 25,445 miles on 1 May 2026, 3,318 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Aug 2009: 20 miles, lower than 15,426 miles on 18 Aug 2008.

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
22,127 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,318 miles
Average per year
713 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 25,445 miles
  • 2024 – 22,127 miles
  • 2023 – 19,440 miles
  • 2022 – 19,061 miles
  • 2021 – 16,841 miles
  • 2020 – 15,654 miles
  • 2019 – 13,957 miles
  • 2018 – 13,200 miles
  • 2017 – 10,527 miles
  • 2016 – 8,336 miles
  • 2015 – 7,456 miles
  • 2013 – 5,084 miles
  • 2012 – 4,552 miles
  • 2011 – 3,575 miles
  • 2010 – 2,145 miles
  • 2009 – 56 miles
  • 2008 – 15,426 miles
  • 2007 – 12,952 miles
  • 2006 – 11,337 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass25,445 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass25,445 miles (+3,318)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    25,445 miles
    Test number
    960330734887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass22,127 miles (+2,687)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    22,127 miles
    Test number
    492152951295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass19,440 miles (+379)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    19,440 miles
    Test number
    603621828464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass19,061 miles (+2,220)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    19,061 miles
    Test number
    227666532841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass16,841 miles (+1,187)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    16,841 miles
    Test number
    221456391605
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded OSF/OSR/NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass15,654 miles (+1,697)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    15,654 miles
    Test number
    271782630239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass13,957 miles (+757)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    13,957 miles
    Test number
    605548692133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass13,200 miles (+2,673)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    13,200 miles
    Test number
    991807057136
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  9. Pass10,527 miles (+2,191)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    10,527 miles
    Test number
    414942891709
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  10. Pass8,336 miles (+880)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    8,336 miles
    Test number
    845580413291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass7,456 miles (+2,372)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    7,456 miles
    Test number
    517976905045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass5,084 miles (+532)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    5,084 miles
    Test number
    458043433239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass4,552 miles (+977)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    4,552 miles
    Test number
    959005032249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass3,575 miles (+1,430)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    3,575 miles
    Test number
    806526211272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass2,145 miles (+2,089)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    2,145 miles
    Test number
    211455540249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    56 miles
    Test number
    463027849287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail20 miles (-15,406)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20 miles
    Test number
    663401039246
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
  18. Pass15,426 miles (+2,474)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    15,426 miles
    Test number
    804451138273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/S front seat belt has soft trim around belt causing binding on retraction at times ADVISE TRIM MOD
  19. Pass12,952 miles (+1,615)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    12,952 miles
    Test number
    500683847229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    11,337 miles
    Test number
    200308796131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L22 OTS

Does L22 OTS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L22 OTS is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L22 OTS?
The MOT on L22 OTS 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 L22 OTS done?
L22 OTS was recorded at 25,445 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 713 miles a year.
Has L22 OTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 OTS has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2009.
Has the mileage on L22 OTS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Aug 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L22 OTS find?
L22 OTS passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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