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Lotus Elise

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S109 BNTMOT history

S109 BNT is a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 126,397 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2026.

S109 BNT red Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
126,397 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,900 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S109 BNT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S109 BNT was last recorded at 126,397 miles on 6 Jun 2026, 1,797 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,600 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,797 miles
Average per year
4,900 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,397 miles
  • 2025 – 124,600 miles
  • 2023 – 124,080 miles
  • 2021 – 122,697 miles
  • 2019 – 118,381 miles
  • 2018 – 111,668 miles
  • 2017 – 108,222 miles
  • 2016 – 101,529 miles
  • 2015 – 93,935 miles
  • 2014 – 84,624 miles
  • 2013 – 84,531 miles
  • 2012 – 78,916 miles
  • 2011 – 78,341 miles
  • 2010 – 74,529 miles
  • 2009 – 61,664 miles
  • 2008 – 48,452 miles
  • 2007 – 40,830 miles
  • 2006 – 30,016 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,397 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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,397 miles (+1,797)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    126,397 miles
    Test number
    648543411778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass124,600 miles (+520)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    124,600 miles
    Test number
    625758579088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass124,080 miles (+610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    124,080 miles
    Test number
    821807626004
    • AdvisoryFront Wiper Poor

  4. Pass123,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    123,470 miles
    Test number
    480595738436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail123,470 miles (+773)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,470 miles
    Test number
    985657838359
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass122,697 miles (+989)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    122,697 miles
    Test number
    410876628745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass121,708 miles (+3,327)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    121,708 miles
    Test number
    630626706745
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass118,381 miles (+6,713)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    118,381 miles
    Test number
    918012221842
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass111,668 miles (+3,446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    111,668 miles
    Test number
    154119993581
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass108,222 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    108,222 miles
    Test number
    618417726611
    • AdvisoryFront wiper worn/smearing

  11. Fail108,220 miles (+6,691)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,220 miles
    Test number
    411976239189
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper worn/smearing

  12. Pass101,529 miles (+7,594)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    101,529 miles
    Test number
    735874627207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass93,935 miles (+9,311)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    93,935 miles
    Test number
    454379603861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    84,624 miles
    Test number
    187870804351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail89,623 miles (+5,092)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,623 miles
    Test number
    489990004487
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • NoteOver heated on EGA - no cat fitted

  16. Pass84,531 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    84,531 miles
    Test number
    505522813306
    • NoteSlight play in inner tie rod ends

  17. Fail84,529 miles (+5,613)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,529 miles
    Test number
    167776503365
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass78,916 miles (+575)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    78,916 miles
    Test number
    179362912378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,341 miles (+3,812)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    78,341 miles
    Test number
    986059591204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass74,529 miles (+587)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    74,529 miles
    Test number
    100598990230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail73,942 miles (+12,278)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,942 miles
    Test number
    790607280236
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  22. Pass61,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    61,664 miles
    Test number
    511620009352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail61,664 miles (+13,212)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,664 miles
    Test number
    533800809370
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  24. Pass48,452 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    48,452 miles
    Test number
    212669798277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail48,324 miles (+7,494)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,324 miles
    Test number
    531100898278
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSee checklist 562898

  26. Pass40,830 miles (+10,814)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    40,830 miles
    Test number
    743001007390
    • NoteSee checklist 495888

  27. Pass30,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    30,016 miles
    Test number
    851227676257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S109 BNT

Does S109 BNT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S109 BNT is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S109 BNT?
The MOT on S109 BNT is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S109 BNT done?
S109 BNT was recorded at 126,397 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2026, an average of 4,900 miles a year.
Has S109 BNT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S109 BNT has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on S109 BNT 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 S109 BNT find?
S109 BNT passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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