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K30 ONE

2013 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

28,515 mi
Last recorded28,515 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Lotus Elise21,882 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK30 ONE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 28,515 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 27,532 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 26,509 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 25,401 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 23,832 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 22,361 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 21,176 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 18,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 16,198 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 12,424 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 12,424 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 7,939 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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K30 ONE is a 2013 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2013 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 21,882 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 K30 ONE, 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 13 years old, this Lotus Elise is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was K30 ONE registered?

K30 ONE is a 2013 Lotus Elise, first registered on 3 August 2013.

Is K30 ONE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K30 ONE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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