Lotus logo

Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

L6 BAEMOT history

L6 BAE is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 16 MOT tests, with 24,723 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

L6 BAE blue Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
24,723 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
16 passed · 0 failed
Per year
1,251 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L6 BAE in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L6 BAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 BAE was last recorded at 24,723 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 2,573 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
22,150 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,573 miles
Average per year
1,251 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 24,723 miles
  • 2025 – 22,150 miles
  • 2024 – 19,055 miles
  • 2023 – 16,602 miles
  • 2022 – 14,213 miles
  • 2021 – 12,966 miles
  • 2020 – 9,034 miles
  • 2019 – 8,965 miles
  • 2018 – 8,805 miles
  • 2017 – 8,537 miles
  • 2016 – 8,236 miles
  • 2015 – 8,065 miles
  • 2014 – 7,849 miles
  • 2013 – 7,401 miles
  • 2012 – 6,690 miles
  • 2011 – 5,874 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass24,723 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 15 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass24,723 miles (+2,573)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    24,723 miles
    Test number
    560196008665
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. Pass22,150 miles (+3,095)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    22,150 miles
    Test number
    515787323748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass19,055 miles (+2,453)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    19,055 miles
    Test number
    309721545882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass16,602 miles (+2,389)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    16,602 miles
    Test number
    135846435661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass14,213 miles (+1,247)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    14,213 miles
    Test number
    678274659644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass12,966 miles (+3,932)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    12,966 miles
    Test number
    334498963047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass9,034 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    9,034 miles
    Test number
    397132399732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass8,965 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    8,965 miles
    Test number
    975259477421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass8,805 miles (+268)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    8,805 miles
    Test number
    387514357674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass8,537 miles (+301)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    8,537 miles
    Test number
    451978882565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass8,236 miles (+171)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    8,236 miles
    Test number
    957225230625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass8,065 miles (+216)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    8,065 miles
    Test number
    449852635286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass7,849 miles (+448)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    7,849 miles
    Test number
    485501934245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass7,401 miles (+711)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    7,401 miles
    Test number
    936855723280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass6,690 miles (+816)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    6,690 miles
    Test number
    186723222243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass5,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    5,874 miles
    Test number
    735197621249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 BAE

Does L6 BAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 BAE is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 BAE?
The MOT on L6 BAE is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 BAE done?
L6 BAE was recorded at 24,723 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 1,251 miles a year.
Has L6 BAE ever failed its MOT?
No. L6 BAE has passed all 16 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L6 BAE 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 L6 BAE find?
L6 BAE passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

Browse all L6B registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.