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Lotus Elise

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V62 HLBMOT history

V62 HLB is a yellow petrol Lotus Elise first used on 9 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 81,460 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

V62 HLB yellow Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
81,460 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,236 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V62 HLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V62 HLB was last recorded at 81,460 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 3,143 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,317 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,143 miles
Average per year
2,236 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,460 miles
  • 2025 – 78,317 miles
  • 2024 – 75,423 miles
  • 2023 – 74,401 miles
  • 2022 – 73,913 miles
  • 2021 – 73,239 miles
  • 2019 – 73,055 miles
  • 2018 – 71,207 miles
  • 2017 – 68,514 miles
  • 2016 – 67,262 miles
  • 2015 – 66,292 miles
  • 2014 – 63,356 miles
  • 2013 – 59,172 miles
  • 2011 – 58,175 miles
  • 2010 – 56,794 miles
  • 2009 – 53,454 miles
  • 2008 – 48,002 miles
  • 2007 – 44,663 miles
  • 2006 – 36,241 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,460 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

32 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    81,460 miles
    Test number
    697919336755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail81,460 miles (+3,143)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,460 miles
    Test number
    834892512736
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass78,317 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    78,317 miles
    Test number
    408850064922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail78,310 miles (+2,887)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,310 miles
    Test number
    231165456078
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  5. Pass75,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    75,423 miles
    Test number
    658068291104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail75,423 miles (+1,022)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,423 miles
    Test number
    828891840501
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass74,401 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    74,401 miles
    Test number
    303837638928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail74,392 miles (+479)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,392 miles
    Test number
    520174012413
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  9. Pass73,913 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    73,913 miles
    Test number
    102833685468
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail73,913 miles (+674)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,913 miles
    Test number
    749748353837
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass73,239 miles (+184)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    73,239 miles
    Test number
    672879159802
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass73,055 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    73,055 miles
    Test number
    312473783642
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail73,045 miles (+1,838)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,045 miles
    Test number
    400609769672
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits It would appear misfire present (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorIndicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Sticky, does not turn on and off in a single operation (4.2.2 (a))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty Sticky, does not turn on and off in a single operation (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass71,207 miles (+2,693)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    71,207 miles
    Test number
    936224149512
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass68,514 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    68,514 miles
    Test number
    134235280411
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail68,505 miles (+1,243)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,505 miles
    Test number
    991497169616
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass67,262 miles (+970)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    67,262 miles
    Test number
    759637133855
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass66,292 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    66,292 miles
    Test number
    257873205296
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail66,292 miles (+2,936)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,292 miles
    Test number
    309641105405
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass63,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    63,356 miles
    Test number
    767953324161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail63,356 miles (+4,184)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,356 miles
    Test number
    377517504113
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

  22. Pass59,172 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    59,172 miles
    Test number
    217569323145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteNearside front steering arm has slight play

  23. Fail59,172 miles (+997)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,172 miles
    Test number
    919359623140
    • FailureNearside Lower Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteNearside front steering arm has slight play

  24. Pass58,175 miles (+1,381)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    58,175 miles
    Test number
    348625961132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass56,794 miles (+3,340)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    56,794 miles
    Test number
    223896180427
    • NoteBoth front tyres down to 2mm tread depth
    • NotePlay in the steering rack near side

  26. Pass53,454 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    53,454 miles
    Test number
    333003869122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail53,384 miles (+5,382)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,384 miles
    Test number
    344369459159
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  28. Pass48,002 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    48,002 miles
    Test number
    834691978124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail47,953 miles (+3,290)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,953 miles
    Test number
    643334168101
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  30. Pass44,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    44,663 miles
    Test number
    631896087183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail44,663 miles (+8,422)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,663 miles
    Test number
    660375087150
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  32. Pass36,241 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    36,241 miles
    Test number
    460463326150
    • NoteSlight play to nearside end of steering rack

Questions about V62 HLB

Does V62 HLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V62 HLB is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V62 HLB?
The MOT on V62 HLB is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V62 HLB done?
V62 HLB was recorded at 81,460 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 2,236 miles a year.
Has V62 HLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V62 HLB has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V62 HLB 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 V62 HLB find?
V62 HLB passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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