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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T111 SPMMOT history

T111 SPM is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 19 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 13,869 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
13,869 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
311 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T111 SPM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T111 SPM was last recorded at 13,869 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 196 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
13,673 miles · 11 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
196 miles
Average per year
311 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 13,869 miles
  • 2024 – 13,673 miles
  • 2023 – 13,174 miles
  • 2021 – 12,691 miles
  • 2020 – 12,630 miles
  • 2019 – 11,296 miles
  • 2018 – 10,148 miles
  • 2016 – 10,017 miles
  • 2014 – 10,000 miles
  • 2012 – 9,715 miles
  • 2010 – 8,805 miles
  • 2009 – 8,635 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass13,869 miles
  • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 1 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass13,869 miles (+196)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    13,869 miles
    Test number
    347130785008
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass13,673 miles (+499)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    13,673 miles
    Test number
    747891298568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass13,174 miles (+483)4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    13,174 miles
    Test number
    311067334901
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass12,691 miles (+61)4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    12,691 miles
    Test number
    362520905428
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass12,630 miles (+1,334)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    12,630 miles
    Test number
    240086886734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass11,296 miles (+1,148)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    11,296 miles
    Test number
    610041971379
    • AdvisoryAll suspension component ball joint dust covers perished

  7. Pass10,148 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    10,148 miles
    Test number
    817514858221
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and rear, and lower, both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded

  8. Fail10,148 miles (+131)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,148 miles
    Test number
    137796246674
    • FailureStop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and rear, and lower, both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded

  9. Pass10,017 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    10,017 miles
    Test number
    715860548741
    • AdvisoryBrake discs corroded.
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail10,017 miles (+17)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,017 miles
    Test number
    622355755020
    • Repaired at testStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrake discs corroded.
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail10,000 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,000 miles
    Test number
    307742364428
    • Repaired at testNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteBrake discs corroded.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass10,000 miles (+285)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    10,000 miles
    Test number
    959692864200
    • NoteBrake discs corroded.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail9,715 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,715 miles
    Test number
    145760792410
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass9,715 miles (+910)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    9,715 miles
    Test number
    768830292087
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass8,805 miles (+170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    8,805 miles
    Test number
    374400490106
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass8,635 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    8,635 miles
    Test number
    581892089163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T111 SPM

Does T111 SPM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T111 SPM is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T111 SPM?
The MOT on T111 SPM is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T111 SPM done?
T111 SPM was recorded at 13,869 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 311 miles a year.
Has T111 SPM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T111 SPM has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on T111 SPM 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 T111 SPM find?
T111 SPM passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer; coil spring corroded all four.

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