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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V18 ATEMOT history

V18 ATE is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 17 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Jun 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 49,443 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2025.

V18 ATE silver Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Jun 2026
Mileage
49,443 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
944 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 ATE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 ATE was last recorded at 49,443 miles on 13 Jun 2025, 635 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,808 miles · 17 May 2024
Between the last two tests
635 miles
Average per year
944 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 49,443 miles
  • 2024 – 48,808 miles
  • 2023 – 48,194 miles
  • 2022 – 47,363 miles
  • 2021 – 45,646 miles
  • 2019 – 45,468 miles
  • 2018 – 45,394 miles
  • 2017 – 45,136 miles
  • 2016 – 44,494 miles
  • 2015 – 44,118 miles
  • 2014 – 43,347 miles
  • 2012 – 42,781 miles
  • 2011 – 42,677 miles
  • 2010 – 38,395 miles
  • 2009 – 35,850 miles
  • 2008 – 35,070 miles
  • 2007 – 33,648 miles
  • 2006 – 31,197 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,443 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge and cracked on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,443 miles (+635)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    49,443 miles
    Test number
    310987967725
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass48,808 miles (+614)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    48,808 miles
    Test number
    738989975063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass48,194 miles (+112)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    48,194 miles
    Test number
    581460284662
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge and cracked on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail48,082 miles (+719)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,082 miles
    Test number
    612003362555
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge and cracked on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass47,363 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    47,363 miles
    Test number
    198257465304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail47,327 miles (+1,681)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,327 miles
    Test number
    811406617424
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass45,646 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    45,646 miles
    Test number
    873426299570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail45,630 miles (+162)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,630 miles
    Test number
    385805917794
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits To high (8.2.1.2 (c))

  9. Pass45,468 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    45,468 miles
    Test number
    393933267135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail45,468 miles (+74)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,468 miles
    Test number
    859416058703
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass45,394 miles (+258)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    45,394 miles
    Test number
    344698829287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,136 miles (+642)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    45,136 miles
    Test number
    208040103901
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass44,494 miles (+376)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    44,494 miles
    Test number
    388948522964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,118 miles (+771)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    44,118 miles
    Test number
    105289085406
    • NoteDue to build of vehicle under side paneled front to rear unable to fully see all areas
    • NoteN/s o/s front brake hoses close to inner alloy wheel rim
    • NoteO/s rear brake hose close to lower suspension arm

  15. Pass43,347 miles (+566)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    43,347 miles
    Test number
    537458384030
    • NoteMinimal access due to design underside

  16. Pass42,781 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    42,781 miles
    Test number
    699830792072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,677 miles (+4,282)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    42,677 miles
    Test number
    427942791021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,395 miles (+2,545)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    38,395 miles
    Test number
    943401590096
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass35,850 miles (+780)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    35,850 miles
    Test number
    820661799008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

  20. Pass35,070 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    35,070 miles
    Test number
    370734998044
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteLarge undertrays fitted to the underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  21. Fail35,070 miles (+1,422)2 failures1 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,070 miles
    Test number
    401364798051
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteLarge undertrays fitted to the underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  22. Pass33,648 miles (+2,451)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    33,648 miles
    Test number
    241280447031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    31,197 miles
    Test number
    642245946037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V18 ATE

Does V18 ATE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V18 ATE expired on 16 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V18 ATE?
The MOT on V18 ATE expired on 16 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V18 ATE done?
V18 ATE was recorded at 49,443 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2025, an average of 944 miles a year.
Has V18 ATE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 ATE has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on V18 ATE 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 V18 ATE find?
V18 ATE passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2025 with 1 advisory: offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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