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K24 TME

2001 Lotus Elise

Maroon Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

57,201 mi
Last recorded57,201 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK24 TME
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 57,201 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 56,805 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 56,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 56,054 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 55,844 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 55,354 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 55,000 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 54,392 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 53,311 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 53,244 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2006 43,972 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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K24 TME is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Maroon with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 K24 TME, 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 K24 TME registered?

K24 TME is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 9 October 2001.

Is K24 TME safe to buy?

The MOT history for K24 TME shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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