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GD12 MXO

2012 Lotus Elise

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,447 mi
Last recorded23,447 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Lotus Elise23,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD12 MXO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2026 23,447 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 23,484 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 22,700 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 20,890 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 19,838 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 18,740 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 17,184 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 14,505 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 11,085 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 8,727 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 8,168 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GD12 MXO is a 2012 Lotus Elise in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GD12 MXO, 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

How do I check the history of GD12 MXO?

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What year was GD12 MXO registered?

GD12 MXO is a 2012 Lotus Elise, first registered on 23 August 2012.

Is GD12 MXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD12 MXO shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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