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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,794 cc

X22 TAPMOT history

X22 TAP is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 20 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 68,646 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.

X22 TAP blue Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
68,646 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,455 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X22 TAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,794 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X22 TAP was last recorded at 68,646 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 2,084 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,562 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,084 miles
Average per year
2,455 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,646 miles
  • 2024 – 66,562 miles
  • 2023 – 62,608 miles
  • 2022 – 58,889 miles
  • 2021 – 56,605 miles
  • 2020 – 56,245 miles
  • 2019 – 55,801 miles
  • 2018 – 55,347 miles
  • 2017 – 54,935 miles
  • 2016 – 54,337 miles
  • 2015 – 53,155 miles
  • 2014 – 50,215 miles
  • 2013 – 44,887 miles
  • 2012 – 41,945 miles
  • 2011 – 33,635 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,646 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,646 miles (+2,084)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    68,646 miles
    Test number
    314078882825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass66,562 miles (+3,954)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    66,562 miles
    Test number
    498044417548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    62,608 miles
    Test number
    859769908878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail62,608 miles (+5)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,608 miles
    Test number
    803093223349
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail62,603 miles (+3,714)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,603 miles
    Test number
    929889868210
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass58,889 miles (+768)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    58,889 miles
    Test number
    917007669799
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass58,121 miles (+1,516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    58,121 miles
    Test number
    247708570259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass56,605 miles (+360)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    56,605 miles
    Test number
    849981687837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,245 miles (+444)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    56,245 miles
    Test number
    769456751020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,801 miles (+454)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    55,801 miles
    Test number
    553505301245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,347 miles (+412)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    55,347 miles
    Test number
    870583457537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,935 miles (+598)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    54,935 miles
    Test number
    258929796658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,337 miles (+1,182)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    54,337 miles
    Test number
    785303874191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,155 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    53,155 miles
    Test number
    116185888826
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  15. Fail53,155 miles (+2,940)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,155 miles
    Test number
    832754014569
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height Customer fitted correct plate at end of test (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass50,215 miles (+5,328)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    50,215 miles
    Test number
    119388554242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,887 miles (+2,942)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    44,887 miles
    Test number
    655215243265
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
  18. Pass41,945 miles (+8,310)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    41,945 miles
    Test number
    697404142274
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on 3mm 215/45/17V
  19. Pass33,635 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    33,635 miles
    Test number
    737503751202
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on stepped tread 175/55/16W

Questions about X22 TAP

Does X22 TAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X22 TAP is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X22 TAP?
The MOT on X22 TAP is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X22 TAP done?
X22 TAP was recorded at 68,646 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 2,455 miles a year.
Has X22 TAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X22 TAP has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on X22 TAP 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 X22 TAP find?
X22 TAP passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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