2013 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · KX13 EDF

The 2013 Lotus Elise has a clean MOT record for its most recent tests, with no defects reported in the 2021 and 2020 MOTs. However, the 2019 MOT showed minor issues: rear brake pads wearing thin on the insides and uneven front brake application. These were addressed by 2021, as no defects were recorded in the subsequent test. The 2018 MOT also noted similar brake-related concerns, suggesting a recurring but resolved issue. The vehicle’s mileage of 24,664 miles over 13 years equates to roughly 1,897 miles per year, which is significantly lower than average. This low usage could indicate periods of inactivity, which might contribute to brake component wear if the car was parked for extended stretches. However, the absence of defects in the last three MOTs (2017–2021) suggests the issues from 2018–2019 were likely resolved and not indicative of a worsening trend. The 2019 MOT recorded a drastic drop in mileage to 2,887 miles, far below the 22,090 miles from 2020. This anomaly raises questions about the car’s usage history. A vehicle with such low mileage over a year may experience accelerated wear on components like brakes and suspension due to infrequent use, or it could have been stored for long periods.