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K123 ACH

2001 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

39,922 mi
Last recorded39,922 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK123 ACH
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 39,922 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 39,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 38,823 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 38,819 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 38,806 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 38,782 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 38,767 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 38,746 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 38,732 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 38,699 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 38,671 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 38,662 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 38,569 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2012 38,530 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 38,459 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 38,309 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 38,309 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2009 38,260 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2008 37,795 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2007 37,282 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2006 36,476 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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K123 ACH is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2001 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 38,622 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 K123 ACH, 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 25 years old, this Lotus Elise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K123 ACH registered?

K123 ACH is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 21 May 2001.

Is K123 ACH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K123 ACH shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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