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P8 UKD

2012 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests39 (30 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

61,433 mi
Last recorded61,433 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Lotus Elise23,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 UKD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

30 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 61,433 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 95,780 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 61,202 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 92,074 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 18 Apr 2024 60,842 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty hazards intermittently coming on without switch operation (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

washer jets weak

Pass 3 Aug 2023 89,157 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 60,551 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 84,478 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2022 84,478 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 60,327 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 83,028 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 60,039 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 81,776 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 76,018 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 18 Apr 2019 58,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 58,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 67,406 miles

Rear tyres are starting to wear flat spots at inner edges.

Fail 12 Jun 2018 67,402 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear tyres are starting to wear flat spots at inner edges.

Pass 11 Apr 2018 58,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 58,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2017 54,797 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 56,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 39,071 miles

Front number plate is cracked.

Pass 2 Mar 2016 54,410 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 54,410 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 28,124 miles

NSR/OSR tyres are cracking between tread pattern.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 52,749 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 52,749 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 50,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 48,435 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 48,426 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 46,084 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 42,794 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 40,214 miles

N/S rack joint slight play

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 38,029 miles

NearSide steering rack inner joint has slight play

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 36,489 miles

Front screen cracked.

Fail 23 Nov 2007 36,482 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Front screen cracked.

Pass 7 Nov 2006 34,350 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 34,350 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P8 UKD is a 2012 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P8 UKD, 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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P8 UKD is a 2012 Lotus Elise, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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