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DK56 FMD

2006 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

48,436 mi
Last recorded48,436 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 FMD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 48,436 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 48,406 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 48,398 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 47,785 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs corroding on outer edges of inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads approx 2mm. Close to limit. ADVISE REPLACEMENT NOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads approx 3mm. Advise replacement soon. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 46,051 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 41,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing slightly inner faces (3.5.1i)

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 28 Sep 2016 38,225 miles

Centre Front front wiper starting to smear

Centre Front inside face of discs starting to pit

Centre Rear inside of discs starting to pit on inside face

Pass 25 Sep 2015 36,169 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 35,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 33,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2013 33,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2012 32,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2011 30,925 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 29,250 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 29,243 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 23,265 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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DK56 FMD is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DK56 FMD, 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 DK56 FMD registered?

DK56 FMD is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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