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Lotus Exige

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

L6 TVSMOT history

L6 TVS is a black petrol Lotus Exige first used on 30 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 11,198 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2025.

L6 TVS black Lotus Exige – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Jul 2026
Mileage
11,198 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
424 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 TVS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Exige
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 TVS was last recorded at 11,198 miles on 14 Jul 2025, 221 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
10,977 miles · 3 May 2024
Between the last two tests
221 miles
Average per year
424 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 11,198 miles
  • 2024 – 10,977 miles
  • 2022 – 10,640 miles
  • 2021 – 10,263 miles
  • 2019 – 10,242 miles
  • 2018 – 10,119 miles
  • 2017 – 9,943 miles
  • 2016 – 9,926 miles
  • 2014 – 9,243 miles
  • 2013 – 9,027 miles
  • 2012 – 8,902 miles
  • 2011 – 8,660 miles
  • 2010 – 6,888 miles
  • 2008 – 6,168 miles
  • 2007 – 3,634 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass11,198 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass11,198 miles (+221)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    11,198 miles
    Test number
    548857535608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass10,977 miles (+337)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    10,977 miles
    Test number
    683323643233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass10,640 miles (+377)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    10,640 miles
    Test number
    527848856270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass10,263 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    10,263 miles
    Test number
    187828881294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass10,242 miles (+123)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    10,242 miles
    Test number
    406183911724
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass10,119 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    10,119 miles
    Test number
    434991978888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail10,109 miles (+166)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,109 miles
    Test number
    586063611242
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  8. Pass9,943 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    9,943 miles
    Test number
    618376508765
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  9. Pass9,926 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    9,926 miles
    Test number
    284990968872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail9,901 miles (+658)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,901 miles
    Test number
    468436261635
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass9,243 miles (+216)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    9,243 miles
    Test number
    809097214385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass9,027 miles (+125)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    9,027 miles
    Test number
    906886453234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass8,902 miles (+242)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    8,902 miles
    Test number
    758256582192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass8,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    8,660 miles
    Test number
    856028481198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail8,660 miles (+1,772)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,660 miles
    Test number
    608818481165
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass6,888 miles (+720)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    6,888 miles
    Test number
    754237970086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass6,168 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    6,168 miles
    Test number
    723063048300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail6,152 miles (+2,518)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,152 miles
    Test number
    484637838476
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass3,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    3,634 miles
    Test number
    162385657263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 TVS

Does L6 TVS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L6 TVS expired on 13 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L6 TVS?
The MOT on L6 TVS expired on 13 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L6 TVS done?
L6 TVS was recorded at 11,198 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2025, an average of 424 miles a year.
Has L6 TVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 TVS has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2018.
Has the mileage on L6 TVS 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 TVS find?
L6 TVS passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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