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AU06 KFV

2006 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,228 mi
Last recorded41,228 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 KFV
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2025 41,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 38,999 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 35,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 31,186 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 27,201 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 23,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 19,105 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 15,996 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 15,830 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 15,348 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 14,435 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 13,740 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 12,946 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 12,730 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 12,065 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 11,121 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 9,867 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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AU06 KFV is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2006 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 31,115 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 AU06 KFV, 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 20 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU06 KFV registered?

AU06 KFV is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 August 2006.

Is AU06 KFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU06 KFV shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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