2014 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · SOA 21K
2014 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2014. Recorded mileage 21,396 miles. MOT expired on 13 May 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 May 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 21,396 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SOA 21K Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2025
- 21,396 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SOA 21K Mileage History
- 26/05/202218,953 mi
- 15/05/202521,396 mi+2,443 mi
Average of roughly 822 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
SOA 21K MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Lotus Elise (SOA 21K) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
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