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EU56 HEV

2006 Lotus Elise

White Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

41,336 mi
Last recorded41,336 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU56 HEV
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 41,336 miles
Pass 4 May 2025 40,814 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 40,406 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 39,572 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 38,742 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 38,081 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 38,081 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected both battery terminals (4.11 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 37,720 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 36,323 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 36,323 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 33,743 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 28,033 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 21,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 17,352 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 13,368 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 12,478 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 11,458 miles

Near side & Off side front inner brake pads close to limit

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 10,391 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 9,086 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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EU56 HEV is a 2006 Lotus Elise in White with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EU56 HEV, 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 EU56 HEV registered?

EU56 HEV is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 11 November 2006.

Is EU56 HEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU56 HEV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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