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EU13 EAM

2013 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,484 mi
Last recorded5,484 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Lotus Elise21,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU13 EAM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2026 5,484 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 5,448 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 5,433 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 5,393 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 5,342 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 5,278 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 5,244 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 5,179 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 5,026 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 4,775 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 4,305 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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EU13 EAM is a 2013 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2013 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 21,882 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 EU13 EAM, 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 13 years old, this Lotus Elise is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EU13 EAM?

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What year was EU13 EAM registered?

EU13 EAM is a 2013 Lotus Elise, first registered on 6 March 2013.

Is EU13 EAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU13 EAM shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EU13 EAM have outstanding finance?

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