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Lotus Evora

Green · Petrol · 2010 · 3,456 cc

Y17 GELMOT history

Y17 GEL is a green petrol Lotus Evora first used on 24 Aug 2010. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 27,240 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

Y17 GEL green Lotus Evora – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
27,240 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
326 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y17 GEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Evora
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,456 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
24 Aug 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y17 GEL was last recorded at 27,240 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 2,738 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Dec 2015: 27 miles, lower than 28,456 miles on 1 Sept 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
24,502 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,738 miles
Average per year
326 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 27,240 miles
  • 2025 – 24,502 miles
  • 2024 – 22,175 miles
  • 2023 – 18,972 miles
  • 2022 – 13,272 miles
  • 2021 – 10,543 miles
  • 2019 – 9,540 miles
  • 2018 – 6,659 miles
  • 2017 – 5,637 miles
  • 2016 – 3,380 miles
  • 2015 – 27 miles
  • 2014 – 28,456 miles
  • 2013 – 23,062 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,240 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 5 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,240 miles (+2,738)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    27,240 miles
    Test number
    908682492699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass24,502 miles (+2,327)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    24,502 miles
    Test number
    592175312683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass22,175 miles (+3,203)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    22,175 miles
    Test number
    117192126886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass18,972 miles (+5,700)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    18,972 miles
    Test number
    224917087109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass13,272 miles (+2,729)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    13,272 miles
    Test number
    192247805826
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass10,543 miles (+1,003)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    10,543 miles
    Test number
    324865154712
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass9,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    9,540 miles
    Test number
    222259429861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail9,540 miles (+2,881)1 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,540 miles
    Test number
    784275171673
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass6,659 miles (+1,022)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    6,659 miles
    Test number
    238406909454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass5,637 miles (+2,257)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    5,637 miles
    Test number
    994251255141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass3,380 miles (+3,353)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    3,380 miles
    Test number
    778485723052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27 miles (-28,429)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    27 miles
    Test number
    258775097864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,456 miles (+5,394)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    28,456 miles
    Test number
    816954844229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,062 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    23,062 miles
    Test number
    556788643295
    • 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)
    • NoteSlight play in steering column

Questions about Y17 GEL

Does Y17 GEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y17 GEL is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y17 GEL?
The MOT on Y17 GEL is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y17 GEL done?
Y17 GEL was recorded at 27,240 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 326 miles a year.
Has Y17 GEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y17 GEL has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on Y17 GEL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Dec 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y17 GEL find?
Y17 GEL passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play.

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