Lotus Elise
Yellow · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc
S111 KARMOT history
S111 KAR is a yellow petrol Lotus Elise first used on 26 May 2000. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 52,231 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 May 2027
- Mileage
- 52,231 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,209 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S111 KAR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Lotus
- Model
- Elise
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 26 May 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S111 KAR was last recorded at 52,231 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 52,227 miles · 29 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 1,209 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 52,231 miles
- 2025 – 51,340 miles
- 2024 – 50,683 miles
- 2023 – 50,293 miles
- 2022 – 49,436 miles
- 2021 – 49,298 miles
- 2019 – 49,216 miles
- 2018 – 47,914 miles
- 2017 – 47,238 miles
- 2016 – 46,285 miles
- 2015 – 46,091 miles
- 2014 – 44,409 miles
- 2013 – 43,209 miles
- 2012 – 42,138 miles
- 2011 – 40,414 miles
- 2010 – 37,759 miles
- 2009 – 34,947 miles
- 2008 – 33,188 miles
- 2007 – 30,982 miles
- 2006 – 27,938 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass52,231 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009
Offside Headlamp aim too high
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Coolant leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2017
Full MOT history
28 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass52,231 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2027
- Odometer
- 52,231 miles
- Test number
- 358908377927
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,227 miles (+887)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,227 miles
- Test number
- 449141607374
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass51,340 miles (+657)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2026
- Odometer
- 51,340 miles
- Test number
- 750729088703
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,683 miles (+390)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2025
- Odometer
- 50,683 miles
- Test number
- 976096663084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,293 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2024
- Odometer
- 50,293 miles
- Test number
- 747492001372
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail50,290 miles (+854)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,290 miles
- Test number
- 761869394829
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass49,436 miles (+138)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 49,436 miles
- Test number
- 948219890705
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,298 miles (+82)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 49,298 miles
- Test number
- 855785364302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,216 miles (+1,302)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 49,216 miles
- Test number
- 881829431745
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,914 miles (+18)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 47,914 miles
- Test number
- 155370600364
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coolant leak
Fail47,896 miles (+658)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,896 miles
- Test number
- 311898055615
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coolant leak
Pass47,238 miles (+38)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 47,238 miles
- Test number
- 511430515799
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,200 miles (+915)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,200 miles
- Test number
- 654115352231
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- 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)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- 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)
- AdvisorySlight play in nearside rear wheel bearing.
Pass46,285 miles (+194)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 46,285 miles
- Test number
- 534461949430
- AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Pass46,091 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 46,091 miles
- Test number
- 946100365138
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail46,091 miles (+1,682)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,091 miles
- Test number
- 927377455197
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass44,409 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2015
- Odometer
- 44,409 miles
- Test number
- 835203734135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,407 miles (+1,198)2 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,407 miles
- Test number
- 476103034121
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteEngine idle speed eratic
Pass43,209 miles (+1,071)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2014
- Odometer
- 43,209 miles
- Test number
- 456877913125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,138 miles (+1,724)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2013
- Odometer
- 42,138 miles
- Test number
- 426846122135
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Pass40,414 miles (+2,655)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2012
- Odometer
- 40,414 miles
- Test number
- 925876911169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,759 miles (+2,812)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2011
- Odometer
- 37,759 miles
- Test number
- 531794110199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,947 miles (+1,759)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2010
- Odometer
- 34,947 miles
- Test number
- 294325319152
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass33,188 miles (+45)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2009
- Odometer
- 33,188 miles
- Test number
- 351304428156
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail33,143 miles (+2,161)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,143 miles
- Test number
- 972494798041
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- 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)
- 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)
Pass30,982 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 30,982 miles
- Test number
- 852664017162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,982 miles (+3,044)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,982 miles
- Test number
- 244664617459
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Pass27,938 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 27,938 miles
- Test number
- 674018816139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S111 KAR
- Does S111 KAR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S111 KAR is valid until 31 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S111 KAR?
- The MOT on S111 KAR is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S111 KAR done?
- S111 KAR was recorded at 52,231 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 1,209 miles a year.
- Has S111 KAR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S111 KAR has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on S111 KAR 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 S111 KAR find?
- S111 KAR passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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