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AO57 FHK

2007 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,410 mi
Last recorded14,410 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 FHK
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 14,410 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

offside fron tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 20 Feb 2012 10,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2011 9,496 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 9,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 FHK is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FHK, 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 FHK registered?

AO57 FHK is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 December 2007.

Is AO57 FHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO57 FHK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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