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Lotus Elise

Yellow · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc

X59 NNOMOT history

X59 NNO is a yellow petrol Lotus Elise first used on 29 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 85,844 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

X59 NNO 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 Oct 2027
Mileage
85,844 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,488 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X59 NNO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
29 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X59 NNO was last recorded at 85,844 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 562 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,282 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
562 miles
Average per year
2,488 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,844 miles
  • 2025 – 85,282 miles
  • 2024 – 84,853 miles
  • 2023 – 84,518 miles
  • 2022 – 84,052 miles
  • 2020 – 83,193 miles
  • 2018 – 83,073 miles
  • 2017 – 82,817 miles
  • 2015 – 81,739 miles
  • 2013 – 80,905 miles
  • 2011 – 77,405 miles
  • 2010 – 73,948 miles
  • 2009 – 60,184 miles
  • 2008 – 50,187 miles
  • 2007 – 35,322 miles
  • 2006 – 34,929 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,844 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010

  • Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside and nearside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre 12 years old

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre 11 years old

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,844 miles (+562)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    85,844 miles
    Test number
    309959572274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,282 miles (+429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    85,282 miles
    Test number
    965452058448
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass84,853 miles (+335)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    84,853 miles
    Test number
    479279994518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass84,518 miles (+466)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    84,518 miles
    Test number
    641920702232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,052 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    84,052 miles
    Test number
    393846513767
    • MinorHazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside and nearside

  6. Fail84,052 miles (+859)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,052 miles
    Test number
    129623435481
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorHazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside and nearside

  7. Pass83,193 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    83,193 miles
    Test number
    148025586706
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre 12 years old
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre 11 years old
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre 11 years old

  8. Fail83,193 miles (+120)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,193 miles
    Test number
    875585207603
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both sides due to faulty switch (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MinorFront Electrical wiring inadequately secured Electrical fitting front boot lid (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre 12 years old
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre 11 years old
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre 11 years old

  9. Pass83,073 miles (+256)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    83,073 miles
    Test number
    199550327425
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass82,817 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    82,817 miles
    Test number
    291825382563
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail82,816 miles (+1,077)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,816 miles
    Test number
    491816506174
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass81,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    81,739 miles
    Test number
    125171398418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail81,739 miles (+834)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,739 miles
    Test number
    754074608227
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  14. Pass80,905 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    80,905 miles
    Test number
    369153033115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail80,903 miles (+3,498)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,903 miles
    Test number
    248370633165
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass77,405 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    77,405 miles
    Test number
    905024631275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail77,366 miles (+3,418)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,366 miles
    Test number
    777191231242
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  18. Pass73,948 miles (+84)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    73,948 miles
    Test number
    260189530239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  19. Fail73,864 miles (+219)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,864 miles
    Test number
    394407730432
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Lower Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Fail73,645 miles (+13,461)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,645 miles
    Test number
    630738420218
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  21. Pass60,184 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    60,184 miles
    Test number
    614333539254
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Fail60,184 miles (+9,997)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,184 miles
    Test number
    633502339204
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass50,187 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    50,187 miles
    Test number
    290405908270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail50,030 miles (+14,708)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,030 miles
    Test number
    690379598178
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass35,322 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    35,322 miles
    Test number
    290610707235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail35,321 miles (+392)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,321 miles
    Test number
    563019797140
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  27. Pass34,929 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    34,929 miles
    Test number
    493918146214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail34,856 miles6 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,856 miles
    Test number
    220074116179
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about X59 NNO

Does X59 NNO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X59 NNO is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X59 NNO?
The MOT on X59 NNO is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X59 NNO done?
X59 NNO was recorded at 85,844 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 2,488 miles a year.
Has X59 NNO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X59 NNO has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on X59 NNO 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 X59 NNO find?
X59 NNO passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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