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DK06 LOT

2006 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

65,088 mi
Last recorded65,088 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK06 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 65,088 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 65,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 63,016 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 60,903 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 59,078 miles

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

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

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

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

front wiper slightly smearing

Pass 10 Sep 2021 56,747 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 56,018 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 54,521 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 53,775 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 53,133 miles

covers and undertrays fitted,inspection difficult.

modiefied suspension fitted,coil overs. top adjusting ring on some units appears not to be locked off.

Pass 6 Apr 2016 50,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 49,441 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 45,840 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 42,618 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 40,449 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 39,343 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 33,876 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 33,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 25,935 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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DK06 LOT is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DK06 LOT, 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 LOT registered?

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

Is DK06 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK06 LOT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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