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96 CK

2005 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

17,433 mi
Last recorded17,433 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration96 CK
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 17,433 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 17,387 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 17,335 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 17,276 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 17,044 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 16,826 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 16,725 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 16,570 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 16,313 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 15,859 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 15,165 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 14,716 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 13,847 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 12,475 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 12,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 11,362 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 10,062 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2009 9,400 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 7,003 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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96 CK is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2005 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 31,970 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 96 CK, 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 21 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 96 CK registered?

96 CK is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is 96 CK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 96 CK shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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