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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S12 ARCMOT history

S12 ARC is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 29 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 65,240 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

S12 ARC blue Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
65,240 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,122 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 ARC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
29 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 ARC was last recorded at 65,240 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,239 miles · 28 May 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,122 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,240 miles
  • 2024 – 65,099 miles
  • 2022 – 64,478 miles
  • 2021 – 64,358 miles
  • 2020 – 64,067 miles
  • 2019 – 63,478 miles
  • 2018 – 61,458 miles
  • 2017 – 59,996 miles
  • 2016 – 58,268 miles
  • 2015 – 56,126 miles
  • 2014 – 54,393 miles
  • 2013 – 51,897 miles
  • 2012 – 47,692 miles
  • 2011 – 45,239 miles
  • 2010 – 40,876 miles
  • 2009 – 35,374 miles
  • 2008 – 31,205 miles
  • 2007 – 27,486 miles
  • 2006 – 23,450 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,240 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,240 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    65,240 miles
    Test number
    152408892805
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail65,239 miles (+140)12 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,239 miles
    Test number
    527763940764
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass65,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    65,099 miles
    Test number
    991969218301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail65,099 miles (+621)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,099 miles
    Test number
    429261093314
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass64,478 miles (+120)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    64,478 miles
    Test number
    872914110281
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass64,358 miles (+291)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    64,358 miles
    Test number
    427498901196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,067 miles (+589)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    64,067 miles
    Test number
    295118803696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,478 miles (+2,020)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    63,478 miles
    Test number
    762972291878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,458 miles (+1,462)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    61,458 miles
    Test number
    941373231070
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass59,996 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    59,996 miles
    Test number
    950110888686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail59,959 miles (+1,691)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,959 miles
    Test number
    990158516749
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass58,268 miles (+2,142)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    58,268 miles
    Test number
    785721199784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,126 miles (+1,733)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    56,126 miles
    Test number
    675882192712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,393 miles (+2,496)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    54,393 miles
    Test number
    817451554363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,897 miles (+4,205)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    51,897 miles
    Test number
    699956033305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,692 miles (+2,453)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    47,692 miles
    Test number
    185125262244
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass45,239 miles (+4,363)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    45,239 miles
    Test number
    668066361248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust mesh broken

  18. Pass40,876 miles (+5,502)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    40,876 miles
    Test number
    950456560288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass35,374 miles (+4,169)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    35,374 miles
    Test number
    812289559256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,205 miles (+3,719)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    31,205 miles
    Test number
    243599558202
    • 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)

  21. Pass27,486 miles (+4,036)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    27,486 miles
    Test number
    111284757282
    • NoteSlight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing when rotated

  22. Pass23,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    23,450 miles
    Test number
    194423166200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 ARC

Does S12 ARC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 ARC is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 ARC?
The MOT on S12 ARC 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 S12 ARC done?
S12 ARC was recorded at 65,240 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 2,122 miles a year.
Has S12 ARC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 ARC has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S12 ARC 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 S12 ARC find?
S12 ARC passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 3 more.

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