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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V710 HDWMOT history

V710 HDW is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 13 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 210,049 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

V710 HDW blue Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2027
Mileage
210,049 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,803 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V710 HDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V710 HDW was last recorded at 210,049 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 47 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
210,002 miles · 20 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
47 miles
Average per year
5,803 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 210,049 miles
  • 2025 – 206,445 miles
  • 2024 – 203,596 miles
  • 2023 – 200,068 miles
  • 2022 – 196,935 miles
  • 2021 – 194,461 miles
  • 2020 – 192,103 miles
  • 2019 – 183,695 miles
  • 2018 – 177,332 miles
  • 2017 – 171,367 miles
  • 2016 – 163,844 miles
  • 2015 – 158,294 miles
  • 2014 – 150,071 miles
  • 2013 – 143,642 miles
  • 2012 – 136,168 miles
  • 2011 – 126,546 miles
  • 2010 – 120,602 miles
  • 2008 – 113,476 miles
  • 2007 – 106,319 miles
  • 2006 – 90,806 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,049 miles

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 carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Poor readings on front brakes needs further checking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front control arm bush (slight play)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,049 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    210,049 miles
    Test number
    286047110191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail210,002 miles (+3,557)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,002 miles
    Test number
    815719891537
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass206,445 miles (+2,849)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    206,445 miles
    Test number
    962050368504
    • AdvisoryAll tyres coming up to be changed

  4. Pass203,596 miles (+3,528)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    203,596 miles
    Test number
    389170520667
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass200,068 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    200,068 miles
    Test number
    102413261330
    • AdvisoryPoor readings on front brakes needs further checking

  6. Fail200,046 miles (+3,111)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,046 miles
    Test number
    633527389246
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPoor readings on front brakes needs further checking

  7. Pass196,935 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    196,935 miles
    Test number
    115027949239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail196,909 miles (+2,448)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,909 miles
    Test number
    819056196058
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass194,461 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    194,461 miles
    Test number
    845794637924
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front control arm bush (slight play) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail194,419 miles (+2,316)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,419 miles
    Test number
    601691180891
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high Both Headlamps (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front control arm bush (slight play) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass192,103 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    192,103 miles
    Test number
    174230621422
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  12. Fail192,100 miles (+8,405)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,100 miles
    Test number
    822403363506
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  13. Pass183,695 miles (+149)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    183,695 miles
    Test number
    387510080464
    • 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))

  14. Fail183,546 miles (+6,214)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,546 miles
    Test number
    255625732603
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  15. Pass177,332 miles (+116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    177,332 miles
    Test number
    911311683160
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed to hose (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail177,216 miles (+5,849)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,216 miles
    Test number
    700682438763
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part hose to caliper fouling on rear tie bar due to supporting bracket broken (3.6.B.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed to hose (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass171,367 miles (+7,523)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    171,367 miles
    Test number
    286006299978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass163,844 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    163,844 miles
    Test number
    905249137152
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded engine bay (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail163,826 miles (+5,532)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,826 miles
    Test number
    594504543591
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded engine bay (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass158,294 miles (+8,223)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    158,294 miles
    Test number
    195727285460
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  21. Pass150,071 miles (+6,429)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    150,071 miles
    Test number
    889038884042
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass143,642 miles (+7,474)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    143,642 miles
    Test number
    698099283033
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass136,168 miles (+9,622)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    136,168 miles
    Test number
    465831092022
    • NoteUnable to chec k under side vehicle fully due to lower covers

  24. Pass126,546 miles (+5,944)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    126,546 miles
    Test number
    239695481096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • Note0/s/front head light reflectorstarting to deteriorated
    • NoteUnable to check under side vehicle fully due to lower panels

  25. Pass120,602 miles (+7,126)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    120,602 miles
    Test number
    594882390077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass113,476 miles (+44)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    113,476 miles
    Test number
    323995718241
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight movement steering

  27. Fail113,432 miles (+7,113)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,432 miles
    Test number
    543161938145
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass106,319 miles (+258)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    106,319 miles
    Test number
    124123007123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail106,061 miles (+15,255)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,061 miles
    Test number
    632115897040
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  30. Pass90,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    90,806 miles
    Test number
    244800706111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V710 HDW

Does V710 HDW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V710 HDW is valid until 30 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V710 HDW?
The MOT on V710 HDW is valid until 30 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V710 HDW done?
V710 HDW was recorded at 210,049 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 5,803 miles a year.
Has V710 HDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V710 HDW has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on V710 HDW 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 V710 HDW find?
V710 HDW passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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