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K15 HYK

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

32,324 mi
Last recorded32,324 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK15 HYK
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 32,324 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 31,263 miles

Suspention arms & components corroded

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 31,258 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspention arms & components corroded

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 30,976 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 30,973 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 28,545 miles

front and rear brake discs rusting

offside front shocker top spring locating cup eroding

Fail 24 Jun 2010 28,545 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front and rear brake discs rusting

offside front shocker top spring locating cup eroding

Pass 30 Jun 2009 27,150 miles

front tyres shaved off on inner edges to legal limit - tyre replacment & track check required

n/s/r inner sidelight not working

rear tyres close to limit

slight play in front anti-roll bar links lower ball joints

surface rust on brake discs

Fail 30 Jun 2009 27,150 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres shaved off on inner edges to legal limit - tyre replacment & track check required

n/s/r inner sidelight not working

rear tyres close to limit

slight play in front anti-roll bar links lower ball joints

surface rust on brake discs

Pass 27 Jun 2008 25,798 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner egdes/ possible track required

brake pipes rusting

pads not checked

Fail 27 Jun 2008 25,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on inner egdes/ possible track required

brake pipes rusting

pads not checked

Pass 29 Jun 2007 22,044 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 22,044 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1,front number plate cracked †2,front tyres wearing on inner edges †3,surface rust on rear brake discs

Pass 13 Jun 2006 17,863 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 23 May 2006 17,843 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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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K15 HYK is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K15 HYK, 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 K15 HYK registered?

K15 HYK is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 2 April 2001.

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