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Lotus Elise

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V2 KNJMOT history

V2 KNJ is a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 66,998 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

V2 KNJ red Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
66,998 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
985 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V2 KNJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V2 KNJ was last recorded at 66,998 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Feb 2018: 66,998 miles, lower than 66,999 miles on 21 Oct 2016.
  • 4 Mar 2019: 66,998 miles, lower than 66,999 miles on 22 Feb 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
66,998 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
985 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,998 miles
  • 2025 – 66,998 miles
  • 2024 – 66,998 miles
  • 2023 – 66,998 miles
  • 2022 – 66,998 miles
  • 2021 – 66,998 miles
  • 2020 – 66,998 miles
  • 2019 – 66,998 miles
  • 2018 – 66,999 miles
  • 2016 – 66,999 miles
  • 2011 – 59,081 miles
  • 2010 – 57,810 miles
  • 2009 – 57,478 miles
  • 2007 – 54,814 miles
  • 2006 – 51,842 miles
  • 2005 – 46,804 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,998 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Stop lamp(s) all not working

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Chipped windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Centre rear view mirror missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,998 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    66,998 miles
    Test number
    651681188684
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Pass66,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    66,998 miles
    Test number
    213260823454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass66,998 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    66,998 miles
    Test number
    125489680889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Fail66,998 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,998 miles
    Test number
    644618837450
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass66,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    66,998 miles
    Test number
    879300128617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,998 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    66,998 miles
    Test number
    333000588596
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail66,998 miles1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,998 miles
    Test number
    949971114638
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass66,998 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    66,998 miles
    Test number
    811460418384
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryChipped windscreen

  9. Pass66,998 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    66,998 miles
    Test number
    606315052561
    • AdvisoryChipped windscreen

  10. Pass66,998 miles (-1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    66,998 miles
    Test number
    723322557228
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral rear view mirror missing

  11. Pass66,999 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    66,999 miles
    Test number
    971240056938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail66,998 miles (-1)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,998 miles
    Test number
    763804849085
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty does not stay on main beam (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass66,999 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    66,999 miles
    Test number
    483950904334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre rear view mirror missing

  14. Fail66,998 miles5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,998 miles
    Test number
    215009641385
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre rear view mirror missing

  15. Pass66,998 miles (+7,917)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    66,998 miles
    Test number
    717053270789
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  16. Pass59,081 miles (+1,271)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    59,081 miles
    Test number
    159829161231
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass57,810 miles (+332)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    57,810 miles
    Test number
    283260270231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,478 miles (+2,664)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    57,478 miles
    Test number
    713635559013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,814 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    54,814 miles
    Test number
    933259637302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail54,783 miles (+2,941)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,783 miles
    Test number
    804128937327
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass51,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    51,842 miles
    Test number
    663609336369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail51,839 miles (+5,035)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,839 miles
    Test number
    650369236392
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass46,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    46,804 miles
    Test number
    221474195278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V2 KNJ

Does V2 KNJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V2 KNJ is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V2 KNJ?
The MOT on V2 KNJ is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V2 KNJ done?
V2 KNJ was recorded at 66,998 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 985 miles a year.
Has V2 KNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V2 KNJ has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2024.
Has the mileage on V2 KNJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 19 Feb 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V2 KNJ find?
V2 KNJ passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.

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