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YJ12 DWD

2012 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

20,421 mi
Last recorded20,421 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Lotus Elise23,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ12 DWD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 20,421 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 20,392 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 20,191 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 20,069 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 19,910 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 19,726 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 19,598 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 19,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 18,489 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 15,570 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 Feb 2015 13,529 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YJ12 DWD is a 2012 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 YJ12 DWD, 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 YJ12 DWD registered?

YJ12 DWD is a 2012 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is YJ12 DWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ12 DWD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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