Lotus Elise
Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc
L5 SPFMOT history
L5 SPF is a grey petrol Lotus Elise first used on 30 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 68,306 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 68,306 mi
- At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 16 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,243 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 SPF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Lotus
- Model
- Elise
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 30 Sept 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 SPF was last recorded at 68,306 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 4,359 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 63,947 miles · 14 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,359 miles
- Average per year
- 4,243 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 68,306 miles
- 2025 – 63,947 miles
- 2024 – 60,121 miles
- 2023 – 56,746 miles
- 2022 – 52,776 miles
- 2021 – 49,253 miles
- 2020 – 48,824 miles
- 2019 – 46,178 miles
- 2018 – 40,483 miles
- 2017 – 34,925 miles
- 2016 – 28,235 miles
- 2015 – 19,382 miles
- 2014 – 13,551 miles
- 2013 – 8,295 miles
- 2012 – 7,408 miles
- 2011 – 5,683 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/55/16W
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
18 tests since 14 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass68,306 miles (+4,359)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 68,306 miles
- Test number
- 419783426712
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass63,947 miles (+20)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 63,947 miles
- Test number
- 106672485818
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/55/16W (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail63,927 miles (+3,806)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,927 miles
- Test number
- 735441942759
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/55/16W (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass60,121 miles (+3,375)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 60,121 miles
- Test number
- 225830959674
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,746 miles (+87)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 56,746 miles
- Test number
- 247058604129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,659 miles (+3,883)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,659 miles
- Test number
- 387541367961
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass52,776 miles (+3,523)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 52,776 miles
- Test number
- 807166559463
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,253 miles (+429)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 49,253 miles
- Test number
- 150910342337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,824 miles (+2,646)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 48,824 miles
- Test number
- 724475328992
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,178 miles (+5,695)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 46,178 miles
- Test number
- 829428192650
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- 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))
Pass40,483 miles (+5,558)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 40,483 miles
- Test number
- 585321873611
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,925 miles (+6,690)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 34,925 miles
- Test number
- 393630669775
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,235 miles (+8,853)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 28,235 miles
- Test number
- 308547747050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,382 miles (+5,831)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 19,382 miles
- Test number
- 549850365124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,551 miles (+5,256)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 13,551 miles
- Test number
- 758383864286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,295 miles (+887)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 8,295 miles
- Test number
- 836356153228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,408 miles (+1,725)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 7,408 miles
- Test number
- 646798562290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,683 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 5,683 miles
- Test number
- 838097851216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L5 SPF
- Does L5 SPF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 SPF is valid until 24 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L5 SPF?
- The MOT on L5 SPF is valid until 24 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L5 SPF done?
- L5 SPF was recorded at 68,306 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 4,243 miles a year.
- Has L5 SPF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 SPF has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on L5 SPF 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 L5 SPF find?
- L5 SPF passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear brake cable damaged but not to excess, and 3 more.
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