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M12 EMO

2011 Lotus Elise

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

45,698 mi
Last recorded45,698 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Lotus Elise26,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 EMO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 45,698 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 45,508 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 45,508 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 44,906 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 41,862 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 39,744 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 38,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads wearing thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

N/S/F & O/S/F shocks and springs corroding.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces heavily corroded + lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces heavily corroded + lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads wearing thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear hub carriers corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 38,925 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads wearing thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

N/S/F & O/S/F shocks and springs corroding.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also perished/splitting. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces heavily corroded + lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces heavily corroded + lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads wearing thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear hub carriers corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 38,834 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise to change (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise to change (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 36,675 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 29,684 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 24,992 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 24,992 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 18,038 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 18,038 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 8,845 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 6,900 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 6,308 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
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M12 EMO is a 2011 Lotus Elise in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 26,511 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M12 EMO, 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 15 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M12 EMO registered?

M12 EMO is a 2011 Lotus Elise, first registered on 10 November 2011.

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