2016 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · HF66 AKG

The 2016 Lotus Elise has maintained a consistent MOT history with no defects recorded across the last four tests, including the most recent pass on 2025-07-17 at 59,772 miles . This suggests the vehicle has undergone regular servicing and has not encountered any major mechanical or structural issues during official inspections. The absence of advisories or repeated failures indicates the previous owner—or owners—have likely addressed routine maintenance proactively. However, the duplicate entry for 2023-07-11 (a pass followed immediately by a fail at identical mileage) appears anomalous and may warrant clarification, as it does not align with standard MOT reporting practices. The recorded mileage of 59,772 miles over ten years—approximately 5,977 miles annually —is unusually low for a Lotus Elise, which typically accumulates higher mileage given its performance-oriented nature. The gap between the 2022-05-31 test at 56,149 miles and the 2023-07-11 tests suggests a 14-month period with no mileage accumulation , followed by a sudden return to testing. This pattern could indicate prolonged storage rather than active use, which may have mitigated some wear but could also introduce issues like flat-spotted tyres, degraded fluids, or minor corrosion from prolonged inactivity. Given the clean MOT record, the primary focus for an in-person inspection should be suspension integrity , particularly the front and rear bushes, coil springs, and track rods , as Lotus vehicles are prone to wear in these areas even at low mileage. The brakes—despite no MOT failures—should be scrutinised for uneven pad wear, glaze, or binding calipers , as high-performance cars like the Elise often experience premature brake component degradation. Additionally, structural corrosion around wheel arches, subframes, and exhaust mounts should be checked, especially if the vehicle was stored outdoors or in a high-salt environment. The exhaust system and emissions controls (where applicable) should also be inspected for leaks or failing catalytic converters, as these are common failure points in Lotus models. Finally, the electrical system , including battery health and wiring integrity, should be tested, as Lotus vehicles are known for occasional electrical quirks.