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K2 WEF

2001 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

72,712 mi
Last recorded72,712 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK2 WEF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 72,712 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 70,357 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 67,806 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 67,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear parking brake readings low

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 66,810 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 66,263 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 65,107 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 63,790 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 58,216 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 52,342 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 47,646 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 42,240 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 42,240 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 35,912 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 30,527 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 30,527 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 24,561 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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K2 WEF is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 K2 WEF, 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 K2 WEF registered?

K2 WEF is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is K2 WEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K2 WEF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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