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CU07 KSZ

2007 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,261 mi
Last recorded40,261 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU07 KSZ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 40,261 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 40,089 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 39,094 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 36,821 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 29 Aug 2014 34,521 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 34,521 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 33,223 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 32,613 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 32,605 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 30,230 miles

front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 30 Nov 2010 28,263 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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CU07 KSZ is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CU07 KSZ, 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 CU07 KSZ registered?

CU07 KSZ is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 17 May 2007.

Is CU07 KSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU07 KSZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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