2008 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · HF57 GKL
2008 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 46,326 miles. MOT valid until 07 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,326 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HF57 GKL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 46,326 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HF57 GKL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Lotus Elise (HF57 GKL) between February 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
HF57 GKL Mileage History
- 05/02/202443,161 mi
- 06/02/202443,161 mi
- 07/02/202544,915 mi+1,754 mi
- 26/01/202646,325 mi+1,410 mi
- 26/01/202646,326 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,603 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Lotus Lotus Elise S2 (Toyota-engined)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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The original plastic-ended radiators leak at the seams. Replacement requires "clam-off" labor.
- Rear Toe Link Wear/FailureSerious
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- 2ZZ-GE Oil Starvation on TrackSerious
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