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DK06 FVA

2006 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

20,138 mi
Last recorded20,138 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK06 FVA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 20,138 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 19,286 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 18,351 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 17,115 miles

nothing visible on underside

Pass 9 Jun 2015 14,632 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 9,741 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 9,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 9,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 8,542 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 8,542 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2011 6,882 miles

unable to carry out full under body inspection due to covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 26 Apr 2010 6,623 miles

unable to carry out full under body inspection due to covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 6 Mar 2009 6,319 miles

vehicle has under body shield fitted front to rear difficult to access under side of vehicle

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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DK06 FVA is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 DK06 FVA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK06 FVA registered?

DK06 FVA is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is DK06 FVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK06 FVA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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