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26 KAT

2001 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,221 mi
Last recorded17,221 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration26 KAT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2025 17,221 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 17,167 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 17,105 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 17,022 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 16,863 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 16,724 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 16,524 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 16,320 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 16,226 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 15,746 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 15,457 miles

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

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

rear tracking advised

Pass 5 Apr 2013 14,957 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 14,585 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 13,842 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 13,415 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 12,940 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 11,839 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 11,155 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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26 KAT is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 38,622 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 26 KAT, 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 25 years old, this Lotus Elise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 26 KAT registered?

26 KAT is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is 26 KAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 26 KAT shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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