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AE11 SSE

2017 Lotus Elise

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,561 mi
Last recorded14,561 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Lotus Elise11,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lotus
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE11 SSE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2025 14,561 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 13,677 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 12,699 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 10,891 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 7,961 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 6,206 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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AE11 SSE is a 2017 Lotus Elise in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.7% with a typical mileage of 11,951 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 AE11 SSE, 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 9 years old, this Lotus Elise is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE11 SSE?

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What year was AE11 SSE registered?

AE11 SSE is a 2017 Lotus Elise, first registered on 2 October 2017.

Is AE11 SSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE11 SSE shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE11 SSE have outstanding finance?

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