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Lotus Elise

White · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

Y9 LTSMOT history

Y9 LTS is a white petrol Lotus Elise first used on 17 Sept 2008. Its MOT expired on 13 Feb 2025 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 84,843 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2025.

Y9 LTS white Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Feb 2025
Mileage
84,843 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y9 LTS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y9 LTS was last recorded at 84,843 miles on 30 Jun 2025, 1,518 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,325 miles · 14 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
1,518 miles
Average per year
3,787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,843 miles
  • 2024 – 83,325 miles
  • 2023 – 83,184 miles
  • 2022 – 77,744 miles
  • 2021 – 72,172 miles
  • 2020 – 66,516 miles
  • 2019 – 59,406 miles
  • 2018 – 56,592 miles
  • 2017 – 55,229 miles
  • 2016 – 53,343 miles
  • 2015 – 51,367 miles
  • 2014 – 48,461 miles
  • 2013 – 47,683 miles
  • 2012 – 40,334 miles
  • 2011 – 32,414 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail84,843 miles
  • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear service brake application slightly uneven

What MOT failures 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail84,843 miles (+1,518)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,843 miles
    Test number
    444735828894
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear service brake application slightly uneven
  2. Pass83,325 miles (+102)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    83,325 miles
    Test number
    204148454909
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • 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))
  3. Fail83,223 miles (+39)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,223 miles
    Test number
    604396593876
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • 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))
  4. Fail83,184 miles (+5,440)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,184 miles
    Test number
    681700875206
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
  5. Pass77,744 miles (+5,572)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    77,744 miles
    Test number
    985302750508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass72,172 miles (+5,656)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    72,172 miles
    Test number
    648411497767
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 75/85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 75/85%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass66,516 miles (+7,110)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    66,516 miles
    Test number
    598908323610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,406 miles (+2,814)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    59,406 miles
    Test number
    964481010872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,592 miles (+1,363)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    56,592 miles
    Test number
    474968087366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,229 miles (+1,886)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    55,229 miles
    Test number
    885124051523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,343 miles (+223)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    53,343 miles
    Test number
    575784185833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,120 miles (+1,753)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    53,120 miles
    Test number
    379078494980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,367 miles (+2,906)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    51,367 miles
    Test number
    495795615098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,461 miles (+778)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    48,461 miles
    Test number
    545163724067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,683 miles (+341)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    47,683 miles
    Test number
    416806343380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,342 miles (+7,008)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    47,342 miles
    Test number
    417300443248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,334 miles (+7,920)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    40,334 miles
    Test number
    115028242230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,414 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    32,414 miles
    Test number
    255722041253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail32,409 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,409 miles
    Test number
    799498631259
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y9 LTS

Does Y9 LTS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y9 LTS expired on 13 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y9 LTS?
The MOT on Y9 LTS expired on 13 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y9 LTS done?
Y9 LTS was recorded at 84,843 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2025, an average of 3,787 miles a year.
Has Y9 LTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y9 LTS has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on Y9 LTS 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 Y9 LTS find?
Y9 LTS failed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2025 with 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements; nearside front coil spring fractured or broken; nearside headlamp aim too low, and 4 more.

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