CarVerify

Free Car Check

H12 LOT

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,309 mi
Last recorded49,309 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lotus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 49,309 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 48,485 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 47,858 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 47,254 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 46,622 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 45,558 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 44,950 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 43,720 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 42,774 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 41,335 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 40,392 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 39,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jun 2014 38,845 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 38,845 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 37,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 37,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

official or not official stickers encroaching in swept view of screen

vehicle fitted with two sets of number plates over the top of each other top set just held on with rubber bands

Pass 1 Jun 2011 35,901 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 34,635 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 31,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Possible Lambda sensor slow to switch. Failed emissons first test

Pass 9 Jun 2008 30,225 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 30,225 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 28,246 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 28,246 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 27,280 miles

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
Full Lotus Elise reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H12 LOT is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2000 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 39,929 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 H12 LOT, 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 26 years old, this Lotus Elise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H12 LOT?

You can check the full history of H12 LOT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H12 LOT registered?

H12 LOT is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is H12 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for H12 LOT shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H12 LOT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H12 LOT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.