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DK56 FMF

2006 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,999 mi
Last recorded42,999 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 42,999 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 42,997 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 37,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin os/f ns/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 35,282 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 33,070 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 28,511 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 25,948 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 23,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 23,002 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 13,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside handbrake cable slightly damaged

washers just ok at time of test

Pass 18 Mar 2017 9,201 miles

front washers just ok

slight imbalance on rear brakes

slight movement in the o/s upper suspension arm

Pass 12 Apr 2016 5,594 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 3,885 miles

All suspension coil springs corroded

Both rear parking brake cable outer casings slightly damaged

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Number of LED lamps out on rear lights

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2015 3,821 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

All suspension coil springs corroded

Both rear parking brake cable outer casings slightly damaged

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Number of LED lamps out on rear lights

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 26 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 39,219 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 33,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all brake discs wearing

n/s/r sidelamp led partialy not working

no reverse lights

rear heat sheild adrift

Pass 20 Apr 2012 33,010 miles

all brake discs wearing

n/s/r sidelamp led partialy not working

no reverse lights

rear heat sheild adrift

Pass 22 Apr 2011 25,854 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 22,159 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FMF is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FMF, 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 DK56 FMF registered?

DK56 FMF is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is DK56 FMF safe to buy?

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