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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc

S8 LEVMOT history

S8 LEV is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 19 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 81,519 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

S8 LEV blue Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
81,519 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,237 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 LEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
19 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 LEV was last recorded at 81,519 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,497 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
2,237 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,519 miles
  • 2025 – 81,497 miles
  • 2024 – 81,448 miles
  • 2023 – 81,295 miles
  • 2022 – 81,131 miles
  • 2017 – 81,040 miles
  • 2015 – 80,886 miles
  • 2012 – 72,271 miles
  • 2011 – 66,548 miles
  • 2010 – 62,455 miles
  • 2009 – 56,110 miles
  • 2007 – 42,036 miles
  • 2006 – 36,256 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,519 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,519 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    81,519 miles
    Test number
    446306228513
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass81,497 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    81,497 miles
    Test number
    248506667569
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Fail81,496 miles (+48)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,496 miles
    Test number
    665234235800
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation not releasing straight away (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch lining loose
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass81,448 miles (+153)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    81,448 miles
    Test number
    771153694809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind after foot brake is applied then released (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Leaking (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass81,295 miles (+164)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    81,295 miles
    Test number
    895497268240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass81,131 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    81,131 miles
    Test number
    244434518991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass81,040 miles (+154)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    81,040 miles
    Test number
    585286711979
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFont of car damaged

  8. Pass80,886 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    80,886 miles
    Test number
    785421165184
    • AdvisoryFront Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  9. Fail80,886 miles (+8,615)4 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,886 miles
    Test number
    366291665138
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass72,271 miles (+78)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    72,271 miles
    Test number
    279262202130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront body work loose and damaged.

  11. Fail72,193 miles (+5,645)6 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,193 miles
    Test number
    409821192006
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront body work loose and damaged.

  12. Pass66,548 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    66,548 miles
    Test number
    387098981089
    • NoteNear side door mirror missing

  13. Fail66,548 miles (+4,093)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,548 miles
    Test number
    598525281047
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNear side door mirror missing

  14. Pass62,455 miles (+67)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    62,455 miles
    Test number
    262038220425
    • NoteFront body work loose, o/s/f inner wheel arch damaged.

  15. Fail62,388 miles (+6,278)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,388 miles
    Test number
    631001620153
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront body work loose, o/s/f inner wheel arch damaged.

  16. Pass56,110 miles (+88)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    56,110 miles
    Test number
    580940089052
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished

  17. Fail56,022 miles (+13,986)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,022 miles
    Test number
    980173379009
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished

  18. Pass42,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    42,036 miles
    Test number
    643495097014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail42,036 miles (+5,780)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,036 miles
    Test number
    123469687486
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteComplete undertray fitted front to rear tested items as best

  20. Pass36,256 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    36,256 miles
    Test number
    510176276061
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S8 LEV

Does S8 LEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 LEV is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 LEV?
The MOT on S8 LEV is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 LEV done?
S8 LEV was recorded at 81,519 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 2,237 miles a year.
Has S8 LEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 LEV has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on S8 LEV 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 S8 LEV find?
S8 LEV passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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