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EU56 KMA

2006 Lotus Europa

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,876 mi
Last recorded50,876 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Lotus Europa32,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU56 KMA
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2025 50,876 miles

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))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 50,330 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 50,175 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 48,760 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 46,350 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 42,613 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 42,608 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 41,836 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2019 41,836 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 39,825 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2017 38,068 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2016 37,903 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 36,121 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 32,150 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 26,842 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 24,798 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 21,203 miles

front wiper smearing

Pass 22 Jul 2011 17,234 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 15,961 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 10,739 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Europa?

Based on 3,956 MOT tests across 483 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
557
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
483
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 112
brake binding 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 47
parking brake recording little or no effort 47
Stop lamp not working 45
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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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