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Lotus Elise

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc

V2 TYPMOT history

V2 TYP is a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 16 MOT tests, with 12,638 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2025.

V2 TYP red Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
12,638 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
16 passed · 0 failed
Per year
327 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V2 TYP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V2 TYP was last recorded at 12,638 miles on 20 Dec 2025, 530 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
12,108 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
530 miles
Average per year
327 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 12,638 miles
  • 2024 – 12,108 miles
  • 2023 – 11,583 miles
  • 2022 – 11,188 miles
  • 2021 – 10,593 miles
  • 2020 – 9,538 miles
  • 2019 – 9,529 miles
  • 2017 – 9,201 miles
  • 2015 – 9,194 miles
  • 2014 – 8,671 miles
  • 2013 – 8,060 miles
  • 2011 – 7,336 miles
  • 2008 – 7,077 miles
  • 2007 – 6,568 miles
  • 2005 – 6,075 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass12,638 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 18 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass12,638 miles (+530)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    12,638 miles
    Test number
    671443551895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass12,108 miles (+525)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    12,108 miles
    Test number
    848184527184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass11,583 miles (+395)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    11,583 miles
    Test number
    688837067429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass11,188 miles (+595)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    11,188 miles
    Test number
    989097874474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass10,593 miles (+1,055)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    10,593 miles
    Test number
    405996441253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass9,538 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    9,538 miles
    Test number
    864994760621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass9,529 miles (+328)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    9,529 miles
    Test number
    628748337802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass9,201 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    9,201 miles
    Test number
    653983613840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass9,194 miles (+336)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    9,194 miles
    Test number
    709148147720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass8,858 miles (+187)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    8,858 miles
    Test number
    237792965198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass8,671 miles (+611)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    8,671 miles
    Test number
    906863664181
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  12. Pass8,060 miles (+724)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    8,060 miles
    Test number
    195583133178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass7,336 miles (+259)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    7,336 miles
    Test number
    606855921198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass7,077 miles (+509)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    7,077 miles
    Test number
    231806198105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass6,568 miles (+493)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    6,568 miles
    Test number
    364963217027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass6,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    6,075 miles
    Test number
    364552825303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V2 TYP

Does V2 TYP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V2 TYP is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V2 TYP?
The MOT on V2 TYP is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V2 TYP done?
V2 TYP was recorded at 12,638 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2025, an average of 327 miles a year.
Has V2 TYP ever failed its MOT?
No. V2 TYP has passed all 16 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on V2 TYP 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 V2 TYP find?
V2 TYP passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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