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K61 ETH

2008 Lotus Europa

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,249 mi
Last recorded39,249 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Lotus Europa30,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK61 ETH
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 39,249 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 38,827 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 38,570 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 38,519 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 38,081 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 37,332 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 36,892 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 35,874 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 34,613 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 32,791 miles

full under trays fitted to vehicle visabilty low

Pass 10 Dec 2015 30,457 miles

Offside Front osf spot lamp inop

Pass 11 Dec 2014 26,793 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2014 26,793 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 24,852 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 19,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 19,166 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Lotus Europa?

Based on 3,956 MOT tests across 483 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
557
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
483
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 112
brake binding 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 47
parking brake recording little or no effort 47
Stop lamp not working 45
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K61 ETH is a 2008 Lotus Europa in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Lotus Europa models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 30,343 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Europa fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K61 ETH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Europa typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 18 years old, this Lotus Europa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K61 ETH?

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What year was K61 ETH registered?

K61 ETH is a 2008 Lotus Europa, first registered on 13 November 2008.

Is K61 ETH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K61 ETH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K61 ETH have outstanding finance?

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