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DK55 ETR

2006 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,305 mi
Last recorded60,305 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 ETR
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 60,305 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 58,285 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 57,576 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 56,653 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 55,368 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 54,638 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 52,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 May 2019 52,707 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Jun 2018 50,109 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 50,109 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s/r/n/s/r (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 46,045 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 44,914 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 44,914 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 44,151 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 43,120 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low , more so on the nearside

offside & nearside rear handbrake cable retainers rubbing into handbrake cable outer casing

Fail 10 Sep 2012 43,120 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low , more so on the nearside

offside & nearside rear handbrake cable retainers rubbing into handbrake cable outer casing

Fail 28 Sep 2011 41,221 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 41,221 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 38,695 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 38,695 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 30,150 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 27 Oct 2008 21,330 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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DK55 ETR is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DK55 ETR, 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.

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What year was DK55 ETR registered?

DK55 ETR is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 14 January 2006.

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