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AU06 KUF

2006 Lotus Europa

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

36,817 mi
Last recorded36,817 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Lotus Europa32,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 KUF
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 36,817 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 35,101 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 34,833 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 34,814 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 34,813 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 34,082 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 33,764 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 33,541 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2014 31,366 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 33,041 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 32,921 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 30,494 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 24,059 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 22,039 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 21,752 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 KUF is a 2006 Lotus Europa in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KUF, 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 KUF registered?

AU06 KUF is a 2006 Lotus Europa, first registered on 7 August 2006.

Is AU06 KUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU06 KUF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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