LOTUS ELISE S55NKY has 17 MOTs

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This 1999 LOTUS ELISE has Passed 9 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 55,151 miles 2 months ago on Thursday 20th August 2026 at 14:05.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Thursday 19th August 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Sunday 1st August 2027.

S55NKY MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED19TH AUGUST 202755,151 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED15TH OCTOBER 201814TH OCTOBER 201954,713 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Under Trays Obstructing View Of Underside Of Vehicle
  4. MINOR - Nearside Steering Rack Gaiter Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  6. MINOR - Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Both Inner Rack Ends Have Slight Play
PASSED15TH JUNE 201714TH JUNE 201853,980 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened All Four (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Handbrake Cable Outer Casing Deteriorated
FAILED12TH JUNE 201753,938 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened All Four (3.5.1i)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Handbrake Cable Outer Casing Deteriorated
PASSED16TH JULY 201515TH JULY 201653,335 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED7TH JULY 201553,335 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED17TH APRIL 201453,327 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Emissions Not Tested (7.0)
  2. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  3. USER ENTERED - Slight Play In Both Steering Rack Ends
  4. USER ENTERED - Coolant Leak
FAILED1ST MARCH 201353,306 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. USER ENTERED - Slight Play In Steering Arms
PASSED30TH NOVEMBER 201129TH NOVEMBER 201251,016 MI
FAILED30TH NOVEMBER 201151,016 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
FAILED13TH OCTOBER 201151,009 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Excessive (7.3.d.4)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  5. USER ENTERED - Coolant Leak
PASSED22ND APRIL 201021ST APRIL 201142,154 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Both Headlamps Aimed Slightly High
PASSED9TH SEPTEMBER 20088TH SEPTEMBER 200936,740 MI
FAILED28TH AUGUST 200836,696 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  3. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Excessive (7.3.d.4)
PASSED14TH MARCH 200713TH MARCH 200829,234 MI
PASSED28TH JANUARY 200627TH JANUARY 200726,727 MI
FAILED16TH JANUARY 200626,695 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Split (2.2.d.2d)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Split (2.2.d.2d)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

S55NKY Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 53% | MOT Failure Rate: 47%

S55NKY MOT Comments

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S55NKY Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 55,151 miles | Average yearly mileage: 2,043 miles

S55NKY FAQs

This Lotus Elise with registration S55NKY was manufactured on Friday 31st December 1999 so it is currently 27 years old. Its colour is Yellow and it has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 55,151 miles, so this Lotus has travelled an average of 2,043 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 17 MOTs on record for this Lotus Elise beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means S55NKY has a 53% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Lotus Elise has had 21 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 0 Major, 0 Dangerous and 17 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Lotus Elise is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 10 months on Sunday 1st August 2027 .

Does S55NKY have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 11th October 2026 S55NKY does have an active MOT. Read more

Is S55NKY Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 11th October 2026 S55NKY does have Tax. Read more

When does S55NKY Tax expire?

The current Tax for S55NKY will expire in 10 months on Sunday 1st August 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does S55NKY MOT expire?

The current MOT for S55NKY will expire in 10 months on Thursday 19th August 2027. Read more

When did S55NKY have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for S55NKY was on Thursday 20th August 2026 at 14:05. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has S55NKY Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for S55NKY we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has S55NKY Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for S55NKY we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 53% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is S55NKY?

S55NKY is registered as a 1999 Lotus Elise. Read more

How many miles has S55NKY done?

The odometer reading for S55NKY at the last MOT in August 2026 was 55,151 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 2,043 miles per year. Read more

How old is S55NKY?

The vehicle S55NKY was manufactured in 1999 so it is currently 27 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 12th January 1999. Read more

What colour is S55NKY?

The official colour of S55NKY is recorded as Yellow. Read more

What engine does S55NKY have?

S55NKY has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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