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Lotus Elise

Yellow · Petrol · 2006 · 1,796 cc

L25 LKAMOT history

L25 LKA is a yellow petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 59,591 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

L25 LKA yellow Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
59,591 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,201 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 LKA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 LKA was last recorded at 59,591 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 432 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 May 2011: 27,870 miles, lower than 42,570 miles on 5 May 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
59,159 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
432 miles
Average per year
2,201 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,591 miles
  • 2025 – 59,159 miles
  • 2024 – 58,545 miles
  • 2023 – 57,017 miles
  • 2022 – 54,134 miles
  • 2021 – 51,913 miles
  • 2020 – 49,336 miles
  • 2019 – 42,783 miles
  • 2018 – 39,967 miles
  • 2017 – 38,929 miles
  • 2016 – 37,341 miles
  • 2015 – 33,333 miles
  • 2014 – 29,500 miles
  • 2013 – 29,354 miles
  • 2012 – 29,274 miles
  • 2011 – 27,870 miles
  • 2010 – 42,570 miles
  • 2009 – 22,413 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,591 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,591 miles (+432)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    59,591 miles
    Test number
    767553100202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass59,159 miles (+614)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    59,159 miles
    Test number
    845767350942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass58,545 miles (+1,528)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    58,545 miles
    Test number
    180691815724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass57,017 miles (+2,883)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    57,017 miles
    Test number
    741238496985
    • AdvisoryAdvise unable to inspect all brake, steering and suspension components due to under trays fitted
  5. Pass54,134 miles (+2,221)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    54,134 miles
    Test number
    136874668461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass51,913 miles (+2,577)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    51,913 miles
    Test number
    504764245911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass49,336 miles (+6,553)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    49,336 miles
    Test number
    378774880215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass42,783 miles (+2,816)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,783 miles
    Test number
    978443829819
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass39,967 miles (+1,038)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    39,967 miles
    Test number
    168428318111
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  10. Pass38,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    38,929 miles
    Test number
    680786998308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail38,929 miles (+1,588)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,929 miles
    Test number
    203126201717
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
  12. Pass37,341 miles (+4,008)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    37,341 miles
    Test number
    967634144974
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted causing some components not to be seen
  13. Pass33,333 miles (+3,833)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    33,333 miles
    Test number
    795144635181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,500 miles (+146)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    29,500 miles
    Test number
    497733034132
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront reg plate slightly insecure
  15. Pass29,354 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    29,354 miles
    Test number
    645252453129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,274 miles (+1,404)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    29,274 miles
    Test number
    399519322126
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn down to wearbands
  17. Pass27,870 miles (-14,700)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    27,870 miles
    Test number
    605157221162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,570 miles (+20,157)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    42,570 miles
    Test number
    243985720475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    22,413 miles
    Test number
    700140909372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L25 LKA

Does L25 LKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 LKA is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L25 LKA?
The MOT on L25 LKA is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L25 LKA done?
L25 LKA was recorded at 59,591 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 2,201 miles a year.
Has L25 LKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 LKA has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2017.
Has the mileage on L25 LKA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 May 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L25 LKA find?
L25 LKA passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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