CarVerify

Free Car Check

A9 ENK

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,535 mi
Last recorded41,535 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or 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

RegistrationA9 ENK
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
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

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 41,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 41,534 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 40,743 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 39,873 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 39,059 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 38,357 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 33,970 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 33,970 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 31,822 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 31,096 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 29,263 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 27,158 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 25,218 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 25,218 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 24,458 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 22,966 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 22,589 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 22,589 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 20,767 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 19,560 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

A9 ENK is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 39,929 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 A9 ENK, 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 A9 ENK?

You can check the full history of A9 ENK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A9 ENK registered?

A9 ENK is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is A9 ENK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 ENK shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A9 ENK 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 A9 ENK. 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.