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Lotus Elise

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,794 cc

LK56 EVHMOT history

LK56 EVH is a grey petrol Lotus Elise first used on 19 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 58,211 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

LK56 EVH grey Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2027
Mileage
58,211 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,328 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 EVH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,794 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
19 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 EVH was last recorded at 58,211 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 1,477 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,734 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,477 miles
Average per year
2,328 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,211 miles
  • 2025 – 56,734 miles
  • 2024 – 55,037 miles
  • 2023 – 53,319 miles
  • 2022 – 51,573 miles
  • 2021 – 50,063 miles
  • 2020 – 48,708 miles
  • 2019 – 47,529 miles
  • 2018 – 46,308 miles
  • 2017 – 44,297 miles
  • 2016 – 42,301 miles
  • 2015 – 41,271 miles
  • 2013 – 38,521 miles
  • 2012 – 33,963 miles
  • 2011 – 24,003 miles
  • 2010 – 21,636 miles
  • 2009 – 18,661 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,211 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,211 miles (+1,477)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    58,211 miles
    Test number
    438155063227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass56,734 miles (+1,697)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    56,734 miles
    Test number
    445784384267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass55,037 miles (+1,718)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    55,037 miles
    Test number
    400287331134
    • 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))
  4. Pass53,319 miles (+1,746)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    53,319 miles
    Test number
    412755709693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass51,573 miles (+1,510)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    51,573 miles
    Test number
    297117809101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,063 miles (+1,355)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    50,063 miles
    Test number
    802639214294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass48,708 miles (+1,179)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    48,708 miles
    Test number
    394879314055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass47,529 miles (+1,221)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    47,529 miles
    Test number
    227146365110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,308 miles (+2,011)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    46,308 miles
    Test number
    639503213109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,297 miles (+688)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    44,297 miles
    Test number
    935968736541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,609 miles (+1,308)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    43,609 miles
    Test number
    629089417277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,301 miles (+1,030)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    42,301 miles
    Test number
    539152032808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,271 miles (+2,750)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    41,271 miles
    Test number
    628469315165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail38,521 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,521 miles
    Test number
    355298713335
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass38,521 miles (+4,558)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    38,521 miles
    Test number
    428078013405
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass33,963 miles (+9,960)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    33,963 miles
    Test number
    358636422311
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass24,003 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    24,003 miles
    Test number
    447543441325
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise front and rear brake discs some corrosion to inner faces
  18. Fail24,003 miles (+2,367)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,003 miles
    Test number
    545973041358
    • Repaired at testCentre Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise front and rear brake discs some corrosion to inner faces
  19. Pass21,636 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    21,636 miles
    Test number
    760569900358
    • NoteAdvise both front and both rear brake disc inner faces corroded and some wear advise a brake service
  20. Fail21,636 miles (+2,975)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,636 miles
    Test number
    390856300365
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise both front and both rear brake disc inner faces corroded and some wear advise a brake service
  21. Pass18,661 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    18,661 miles
    Test number
    903209599275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LK56 EVH

Does LK56 EVH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 EVH is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK56 EVH?
The MOT on LK56 EVH is valid until 29 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK56 EVH done?
LK56 EVH was recorded at 58,211 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 2,328 miles a year.
Has LK56 EVH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 EVH has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2013.
Has the mileage on LK56 EVH 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 LK56 EVH find?
LK56 EVH passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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