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AO57 CXA

2007 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,165 mi
Last recorded31,165 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 CXA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 31,165 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 31,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 29,292 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 29,233 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 29,017 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 28,473 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 28,012 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 27,537 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 27,101 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 25,888 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 21 Sep 2016 25,193 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 24,755 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 22 Oct 2014 24,181 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 23,199 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 23,199 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 17,535 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 11,586 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 6,122 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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AO57 CXA is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2007 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 29,289 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 AO57 CXA, 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 19 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO57 CXA registered?

AO57 CXA is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 25 October 2007.

Is AO57 CXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO57 CXA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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