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E6 DWL

2006 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,015 mi
Last recorded59,015 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 DWL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2026 59,015 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 58,686 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 58,367 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 58,119 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 57,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Apr 2021 56,947 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Apr 2020 56,231 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 55,579 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 53,563 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 50,297 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 48,492 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 44,793 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 40,898 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 36,654 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2012 32,374 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 26,429 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 19,665 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 16,130 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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E6 DWL is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E6 DWL, 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 E6 DWL registered?

E6 DWL is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 22 June 2006.

Is E6 DWL safe to buy?

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