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Lotus Elise

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,796 cc

V16 MPLMOT history

V16 MPL is a black petrol Lotus Elise first used on 31 Dec 2010. Its MOT expired on 10 May 2025 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 36,930 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2024.

V16 MPL black Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 May 2025
Mileage
36,930 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2024
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,217 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V16 MPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
31 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 May 2025
Latest MOT test
9 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V16 MPL was last recorded at 36,930 miles on 9 May 2024, 23,067 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2013.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
13,863 miles · 13 Dec 2013
Between the last two tests
23,067 miles
Average per year
2,217 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 36,930 miles
  • 2013 – 13,863 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,930 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 13 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    36,930 miles
    Test number
    993548713667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass33,752 km (+3,501)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    33,752 km
    Test number
    243156093386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass30,251 km (+2,829)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    30,251 km
    Test number
    440078044038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass27,422 km (+5,665)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    27,422 km
    Test number
    381151306262
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  5. Pass21,757 km (+888)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    21,757 km
    Test number
    965346259654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass20,869 km
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    20,869 km
    Test number
    978362861772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail20,866 km (+3,840)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,866 km
    Test number
    331343709216
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat nav (8.3.1e)

  8. Pass17,026 km
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    17,026 km
    Test number
    407668854367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass13,863 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    13,863 miles
    Test number
    779757543327
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear pads starting to get low

Questions about V16 MPL

Does V16 MPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V16 MPL expired on 10 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V16 MPL?
The MOT on V16 MPL expired on 10 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V16 MPL done?
V16 MPL was recorded at 36,930 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2024, an average of 2,217 miles a year.
Has V16 MPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V16 MPL has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2016.
Has the mileage on V16 MPL 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 V16 MPL find?
V16 MPL passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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