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FE65 VSA

2016 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,976 mi
Last recorded38,976 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Lotus Elise15,473 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE65 VSA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2026 38,976 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 37,066 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 36,040 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 32,991 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 27,677 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 23,353 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 22,036 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 18,885 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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FE65 VSA is a 2016 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 15,473 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 FE65 VSA, 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 10 years old, this Lotus Elise is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE65 VSA registered?

FE65 VSA is a 2016 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 February 2016.

Is FE65 VSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE65 VSA shows 8 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 FE65 VSA have outstanding finance?

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