Lotus Elise
Yellow · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc
V30 SARMOT history
V30 SAR is a yellow petrol Lotus Elise first used on 17 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 27,558 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 May 2027
- Mileage
- 27,558 mi
- At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 19 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 988 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V30 SAR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Lotus
- Model
- Elise
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 17 Sept 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V30 SAR was last recorded at 27,558 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 567 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 26,991 miles · 12 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 567 miles
- Average per year
- 988 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 27,558 miles
- 2025 – 26,991 miles
- 2024 – 26,874 miles
- 2023 – 26,767 miles
- 2022 – 26,446 miles
- 2021 – 26,085 miles
- 2020 – 25,655 miles
- 2019 – 25,508 miles
- 2018 – 25,052 miles
- 2017 – 23,789 miles
- 2016 – 23,040 miles
- 2015 – 22,183 miles
- 2014 – 21,267 miles
- 2013 – 20,223 miles
- 2012 – 18,425 miles
- 2011 – 16,733 miles
- 2010 – 15,371 miles
- 2008 – 12,366 miles
- 2007 – 9,459 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass27,558 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished / cracking (5.2.3 (j))
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
21 tests since 28 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass27,558 miles (+567)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2027
- Odometer
- 27,558 miles
- Test number
- 646906483095
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished / cracking (5.2.3 (j))
Pass26,991 miles (+117)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2026
- Odometer
- 26,991 miles
- Test number
- 702025199656
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge at 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass26,874 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2025
- Odometer
- 26,874 miles
- Test number
- 759723328754
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished / cracked (5.2.3 (j))
Fail26,874 miles (+107)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,874 miles
- Test number
- 294467222606
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished / cracked (5.2.3 (j))
Pass26,767 miles (+321)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2024
- Odometer
- 26,767 miles
- Test number
- 878656100562
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass26,446 miles (+361)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2023
- Odometer
- 26,446 miles
- Test number
- 947450120769
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass26,085 miles (+430)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2022
- Odometer
- 26,085 miles
- Test number
- 488493466350
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,655 miles (+147)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2021
- Odometer
- 25,655 miles
- Test number
- 523868312831
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,508 miles (+456)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 25,508 miles
- Test number
- 630822315532
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,052 miles (+1,263)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 25,052 miles
- Test number
- 110583768564
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,789 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 23,789 miles
- Test number
- 714395215432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,789 miles (+749)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,789 miles
- Test number
- 654821076500
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass23,040 miles (+857)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 23,040 miles
- Test number
- 263496870735
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass22,183 miles (+916)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 22,183 miles
- Test number
- 458462415102
- AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass21,267 miles (+1,044)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 21,267 miles
- Test number
- 187598554086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,223 miles (+1,798)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 20,223 miles
- Test number
- 538709623014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,425 miles (+1,692)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 18,425 miles
- Test number
- 915368512008
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass16,733 miles (+1,362)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 16,733 miles
- Test number
- 847813111095
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass15,371 miles (+3,005)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 15,371 miles
- Test number
- 284224800044
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass12,366 miles (+2,907)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 12,366 miles
- Test number
- 830334568385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,459 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 9,459 miles
- Test number
- 283612667335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V30 SAR
- Does V30 SAR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V30 SAR is valid until 11 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V30 SAR?
- The MOT on V30 SAR is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V30 SAR done?
- V30 SAR was recorded at 27,558 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 988 miles a year.
- Has V30 SAR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V30 SAR has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on V30 SAR 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 V30 SAR find?
- V30 SAR passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm; offside rear valve stem slightly damaged perished / cracking.
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