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Lotus Elise

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T12 UBLMOT history

T12 UBL is a black petrol Lotus Elise first used on 25 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 50,911 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 May 2027
Mileage
50,911 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,039 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T12 UBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T12 UBL was last recorded at 50,911 miles on 18 May 2026, 364 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,547 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
364 miles
Average per year
1,039 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,911 miles
  • 2025 – 50,547 miles
  • 2024 – 49,917 miles
  • 2022 – 48,889 miles
  • 2021 – 47,639 miles
  • 2020 – 45,471 miles
  • 2019 – 44,463 miles
  • 2018 – 41,459 miles
  • 2016 – 39,147 miles
  • 2009 – 31,519 miles
  • 2008 – 31,481 miles
  • 2006 – 30,716 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,911 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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 16 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,911 miles (+364)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    50,911 miles
    Test number
    259659383828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass50,547 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    50,547 miles
    Test number
    437115958203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail50,541 miles (+624)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,541 miles
    Test number
    490437654253
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass49,917 miles (+1,028)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    49,917 miles
    Test number
    911684157767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass48,889 miles (+1,250)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    48,889 miles
    Test number
    890411614671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass47,639 miles (+2,168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    47,639 miles
    Test number
    875946780259
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass45,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    45,471 miles
    Test number
    696361201444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail45,471 miles (+1,008)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,471 miles
    Test number
    192307617291
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass44,463 miles (+3,004)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    44,463 miles
    Test number
    737899369245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass41,459 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    41,459 miles
    Test number
    267659080841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail41,455 miles (+2,308)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,455 miles
    Test number
    831205748024
    • 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)
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

  12. Pass39,147 miles (+7,628)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    39,147 miles
    Test number
    256199454575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring suspension and steering components

  13. Pass31,519 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    31,519 miles
    Test number
    264428799414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail31,519 miles (+38)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,519 miles
    Test number
    281485499136
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass31,481 miles (+765)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    31,481 miles
    Test number
    921719608140
    • NoteN/s/r shocker leaking slightly

  16. Pass30,716 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    30,716 miles
    Test number
    173745926316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail30,647 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,647 miles
    Test number
    972290426382
    • FailureNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T12 UBL

Does T12 UBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T12 UBL is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T12 UBL?
The MOT on T12 UBL is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T12 UBL done?
T12 UBL was recorded at 50,911 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 1,039 miles a year.
Has T12 UBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T12 UBL has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T12 UBL 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 T12 UBL find?
T12 UBL passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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