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K444 SCO

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

53,440 mi
Last recorded53,440 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK444 SCO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 53,440 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 53,394 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 53,213 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 52,967 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 52,770 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 52,390 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 52,106 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 51,330 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 51,089 miles

Nearside Rear slight twist in brake hose

antifreeze stain at pipe in engine bay to nearside sill cavity

Pass 7 Jul 2016 50,592 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both (1.1.A.3e)

drag from nearside rear brake

exhaust camshaft rear oil seal leaking slightly

Fail 7 Jul 2016 50,592 miles

Brake cable insecure parking brake cable fouling road wheel (3.5.1d)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

drag from nearside rear brake

exhaust camshaft rear oil seal leaking slightly

Pass 7 Jul 2015 49,725 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

add on wiring to batery isolater switch, may chaff on battery tray, and short. i recomend making the wiring more secure

engine coolant on minimum level. and a drip of coolant observed on engine subframe at nearside. below the pipe joint conections for the radiator feed and return

Pass 4 Jul 2014 48,809 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 46,189 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 42,581 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front tyres cracking

minor in n/s rack

Pass 28 Jan 2011 37,824 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f disc pitted and worn

n/s/r disc pitted and worn

o/s/f disc pitted and worn

o/s/r disc pitted and worn

small cut in o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Fail 25 Jan 2011 37,821 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f disc pitted and worn

o/s/r disc pitted and worn

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f disc pitted and worn

n/s/r disc pitted and worn

small cut in o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Pass 25 Jan 2010 32,192 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 32,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 25,090 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s headlamp cover not fitted

n/s/r flex hose to lower wishbone securing clip broken

Fail 5 Dec 2008 25,086 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/r flex hose to lower wishbone securing clip broken

Pass 13 Dec 2007 28,083 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 9,245 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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K444 SCO is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 K444 SCO, 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 K444 SCO registered?

K444 SCO is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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