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EU06 BTV

2006 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

20,796 mi
Last recorded20,796 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU06 BTV
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 20,796 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 20,658 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 20,200 miles

exhaust marked"for track use only"

Pass 22 Jul 2022 20,148 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 19,968 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 19,749 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 19,619 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 19,589 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

engine misfiring

Pass 23 Jul 2018 19,423 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 19,044 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 18,481 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 17,522 miles

rear exhaust stamped for track use only

Pass 24 Jun 2014 16,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust stamped as "track use only"

Pass 23 Jul 2013 15,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2012 13,915 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 11,589 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 10,084 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 7,410 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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EU06 BTV is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 EU06 BTV, 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 EU06 BTV registered?

EU06 BTV is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 16 May 2006.

Is EU06 BTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU06 BTV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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