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Lotus Elise

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,796 cc

LE56 HOWMOT history

LE56 HOW is a grey petrol Lotus Elise first used on 25 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 38,359 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

LE56 HOW grey Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
38,359 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,026 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE56 HOW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
25 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE56 HOW was last recorded at 38,359 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 995 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,364 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
995 miles
Average per year
2,026 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,359 miles
  • 2025 – 37,364 miles
  • 2024 – 36,625 miles
  • 2023 – 35,684 miles
  • 2022 – 34,836 miles
  • 2021 – 34,060 miles
  • 2020 – 33,161 miles
  • 2019 – 30,694 miles
  • 2018 – 29,225 miles
  • 2017 – 28,158 miles
  • 2016 – 24,827 miles
  • 2015 – 21,655 miles
  • 2014 – 19,485 miles
  • 2013 – 16,524 miles
  • 2012 – 13,588 miles
  • 2011 – 10,352 miles
  • 2010 – 6,541 miles
  • 2009 – 4,938 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,359 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted restricting inspectionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,359 miles (+995)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    38,359 miles
    Test number
    803593064958
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted restricting inspection

  2. Pass37,364 miles (+739)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    37,364 miles
    Test number
    809068546309
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted restricting inspection

  3. Pass36,625 miles (+941)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    36,625 miles
    Test number
    702711586498
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass35,684 miles (+848)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    35,684 miles
    Test number
    518138119980
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass34,836 miles (+776)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    34,836 miles
    Test number
    648165711122
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass34,060 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    34,060 miles
    Test number
    442689374191
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail34,060 miles (+899)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,060 miles
    Test number
    643417380114
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass33,161 miles (+2,467)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    33,161 miles
    Test number
    323500002645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,694 miles (+1,469)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    30,694 miles
    Test number
    309844761431
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped on inner edge also (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped on inner edge also (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass29,225 miles (+1,067)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    29,225 miles
    Test number
    620145143286
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass28,158 miles (+3,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    28,158 miles
    Test number
    595503316973
    • AdvisoryUnder guards and body panels preventing full inspection of some components.

  12. Pass24,827 miles (+3,172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    24,827 miles
    Test number
    192820594655
    • AdvisoryUnder guards and body covers preventing full examination of some components.

  13. Pass21,655 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    21,655 miles
    Test number
    648038245194
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail21,655 miles (+2,170)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,655 miles
    Test number
    158048345163
    • FailureCentre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass19,485 miles (+2,961)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    19,485 miles
    Test number
    866179134120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,524 miles (+2,936)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    16,524 miles
    Test number
    225819243484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass13,588 miles (+3,236)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    13,588 miles
    Test number
    489389042151
    • 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)

  18. Pass10,352 miles (+3,811)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    10,352 miles
    Test number
    156373951141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass6,541 miles (+1,603)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    6,541 miles
    Test number
    312298950184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail4,938 miles (+1,527)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,938 miles
    Test number
    551771979238
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

  21. Pass3,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    3,411 miles
    Test number
    224307699123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE56 HOW

Does LE56 HOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE56 HOW is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE56 HOW?
The MOT on LE56 HOW is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE56 HOW done?
LE56 HOW was recorded at 38,359 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 2,026 miles a year.
Has LE56 HOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE56 HOW has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LE56 HOW 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 LE56 HOW find?
LE56 HOW passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces; undertrays fitted restricting inspection.

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