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K20 LDC

2000 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

94,243 mi
Last recorded94,243 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK20 LDC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 94,243 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 93,644 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 92,941 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 90,970 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 88,947 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 86,655 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 80,667 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 78,035 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 74,360 miles

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres worn to limit

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 2 Jun 2016 68,939 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 66,296 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 64,585 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 62,849 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 62,849 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 58,911 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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K20 LDC is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2000 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 39,929 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 K20 LDC, 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 26 years old, this Lotus Elise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K20 LDC registered?

K20 LDC is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 15 November 2000.

Is K20 LDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K20 LDC shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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