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333 MA

2012 Lotus Elise

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

33,342 mi
Last recorded33,342 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Lotus Elise23,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration333 MA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 33,342 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 32,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 32,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 31,323 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 29,737 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 28,333 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 25,859 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 25,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 21,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 17,004 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 10,666 miles

Unable to fully inspect vehicle due to under trays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2015 9,382 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?

Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
1,309
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,131
Headlamp aim too high 3,014
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2,630
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1,898
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333 MA is a 2012 Lotus Elise in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 23,242 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Elise fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 3,173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 333 MA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elise typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this Lotus Elise is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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333 MA is a 2012 Lotus Elise, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is 333 MA safe to buy?

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