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AU06 KHC

2006 Lotus Europa

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,214 mi
Last recorded7,214 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Lotus Europa32,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 KHC
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 7,214 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 5,602 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 4,286 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 62 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 25,268 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 25,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 25,228 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 25,173 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 24,974 miles

Nearside Front Hub Rusted

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Hub Rusted

Rear Both Rear Hubs Rusted

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 24,819 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 24,819 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 24,713 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 May 2014 23,836 miles

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 2 May 2014 23,836 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 3 May 2013 23,166 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 2 May 2013 23,166 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 May 2012 21,551 miles

N/S/F tyre slight perishing to tread.

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

Pass 5 May 2011 17,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2010 14,924 miles

Perishing to O/S/F tyre.

Pass 5 May 2009 13,722 miles

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

How Reliable is the Lotus Europa?

Based on 3,956 MOT tests across 483 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
557
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
483
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 112
brake binding 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 47
parking brake recording little or no effort 47
Stop lamp not working 45
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AU06 KHC is a 2006 Lotus Europa in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Lotus Europa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 32,022 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 Europa fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU06 KHC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Europa typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 20 years old, this Lotus Europa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AU06 KHC registered?

AU06 KHC is a 2006 Lotus Europa, first registered on 14 June 2006.

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