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S30 ADH

2012 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,638 mi
Last recorded35,638 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Lotus Elise23,242 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS30 ADH
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 35,638 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 35,271 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 34,736 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 33,965 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 33,187 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 33,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 32,096 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 31,030 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 28,564 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 26,855 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 26,855 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 21,146 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 13,621 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 4,845 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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S30 ADH is a 2012 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 23,242 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 S30 ADH, 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 14 years old, this Lotus Elise is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S30 ADH registered?

S30 ADH is a 2012 Lotus Elise, first registered on 28 July 2012.

Is S30 ADH safe to buy?

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