MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,876 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
temporary fuel cap fitted
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front wiper smearing
How Reliable is the Lotus Europa?
Based on 3,956 MOT tests across 483 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EU56 KMA is a 2006 Lotus Europa in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 2006 Lotus Europa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 32,022 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 Europa fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU56 KMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Lotus Europa typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 20 years old, this Lotus Europa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was EU56 KMA registered?
EU56 KMA is a 2006 Lotus Europa, first registered on 8 September 2006.
Is EU56 KMA safe to buy?
The MOT history for EU56 KMA shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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