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DK12 BNL

2012 Lotus Elise

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,970 mi
Last recorded9,970 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Lotus Elise23,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 BNL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 9,970 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 9,727 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 9,710 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 9,710 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 9,530 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 9,158 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 7,960 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 6,932 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 6,185 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 4,677 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 3,528 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 3,528 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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DK12 BNL is a 2012 Lotus Elise in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DK12 BNL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK12 BNL registered?

DK12 BNL is a 2012 Lotus Elise, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is DK12 BNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK12 BNL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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