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EU07 CKX

2007 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

50,928 mi
Last recorded50,928 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU07 CKX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 50,928 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 49,845 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 49,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 49,057 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 48,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread(225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 47,660 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 46,682 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 45,091 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner Pads (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 45,091 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner Pads (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both Too Low (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 45,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 6 Apr 2017 43,679 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 43,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 41,781 miles

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

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 39,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 34,600 miles

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 31,075 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 16 Mar 2012 27,193 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 22,727 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 15,684 miles

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

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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EU07 CKX is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2007 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 29,289 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 EU07 CKX, 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 19 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EU07 CKX registered?

EU07 CKX is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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