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DK07 EYB

2007 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,634 mi
Last recorded68,634 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK07 EYB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 68,634 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 68,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 62,841 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 62,841 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 60,198 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 60,198 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 54,989 miles

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

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

under trim fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2015 50,313 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 49,871 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 49,401 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 49,390 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 47,889 miles

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

all brake discs slightly corrded

Pass 31 Mar 2011 46,826 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 44,844 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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DK07 EYB is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DK07 EYB, 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 DK07 EYB registered?

DK07 EYB is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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