Lotus Elise
Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,796 cc
T8 AEBMOT history
T8 AEB is a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 12 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 53,353 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 53,353 mi
- At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 14 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 3,098 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T8 AEB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Lotus
- Model
- Elise
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 12 Nov 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T8 AEB was last recorded at 53,353 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 3,027 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 50,326 miles · 22 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,027 miles
- Average per year
- 3,098 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 53,353 miles
- 2024 – 50,326 miles
- 2023 – 48,299 miles
- 2022 – 46,155 miles
- 2021 – 43,697 miles
- 2020 – 41,006 miles
- 2019 – 37,937 miles
- 2018 – 34,778 miles
- 2017 – 30,431 miles
- 2016 – 26,701 miles
- 2015 – 23,414 miles
- 2014 – 20,597 miles
- 2013 – 17,395 miles
- 2012 – 12,990 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass53,353 miles
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
16 tests since 2 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass53,353 miles (+3,027)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 53,353 miles
- Test number
- 898154479520
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass50,326 miles (+2,027)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 50,326 miles
- Test number
- 956344386608
- MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass48,299 miles (+7)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 48,299 miles
- Test number
- 225300349206
- MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail48,292 miles (+2,137)2 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,292 miles
- Test number
- 859868521833
- MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))
- MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass46,155 miles (+2,458)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 46,155 miles
- Test number
- 912836693966
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Pass43,697 miles (+6)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 43,697 miles
- Test number
- 482775353170
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail43,691 miles (+2,685)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,691 miles
- Test number
- 810323974580
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass41,006 miles (+3,069)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 41,006 miles
- Test number
- 713809535045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,937 miles (+3,159)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 37,937 miles
- Test number
- 599004257115
- AdvisoryMetal Under Trays Fitted
Pass34,778 miles (+4,347)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 34,778 miles
- Test number
- 622965725123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,431 miles (+3,730)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 30,431 miles
- Test number
- 743963370198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,701 miles (+3,287)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 26,701 miles
- Test number
- 200671586984
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,414 miles (+2,817)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 23,414 miles
- Test number
- 873797011881
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,597 miles (+3,202)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 20,597 miles
- Test number
- 596665514364
- NoteUnderside covers
Pass17,395 miles (+4,405)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 17,395 miles
- Test number
- 609124513300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,990 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 12,990 miles
- Test number
- 787027402317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T8 AEB
- Does T8 AEB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 AEB is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T8 AEB?
- The MOT on T8 AEB is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T8 AEB done?
- T8 AEB was recorded at 53,353 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 3,098 miles a year.
- Has T8 AEB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T8 AEB has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on T8 AEB 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 T8 AEB find?
- T8 AEB passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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