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GN08 KFT

2008 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,350 mi
Last recorded52,350 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Lotus Elise27,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 KFT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 52,350 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 51,592 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 50,192 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2021 49,474 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2021 49,458 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged fouling on offside rear wheel (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 48,214 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Heatshield corroded and deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Apr 2019 45,431 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shields corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Apr 2018 42,831 miles

Exhaust heat shields corroded

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Apr 2017 40,718 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Apr 2016 37,625 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 34,592 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 31,013 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

tyres worn on edges

Fail 16 Apr 2014 31,013 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Apr 2013 27,649 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 21,969 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 16,877 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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GN08 KFT is a 2008 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 27,504 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 GN08 KFT, 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 18 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GN08 KFT registered?

GN08 KFT is a 2008 Lotus Elise, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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