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K9 ERO

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

21,882 mi
Last recorded21,882 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 ERO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 21,882 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 21,675 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 21,670 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 21,538 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 21,538 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 21,293 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 21,075 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 21,075 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 20,815 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 20,815 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 20,791 miles

Both front tyres are getting close to the wear indicators on inner edges

Fail 20 Nov 2018 20,791 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation When conducting brake imbalance test and release of brake is slow (1.2.1 (d))

Both front tyres are getting close to the wear indicators on inner edges

Pass 22 Aug 2017 20,413 miles

Both front tyres are getting close to the wear indicators on inner edges

Offside Rear Wheel has a slight bind

Rear service brake application and release is slightly uneven

Pass 23 Jun 2016 20,090 miles

Front wiper blade is smeary

Pass 15 Jun 2015 19,662 miles

Front wiper blade is smeary

Pass 16 Jun 2014 19,485 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 19,122 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 18,514 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 18,111 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 17,693 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 17,454 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 17,072 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 16,337 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 14,532 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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K9 ERO is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2000 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 39,929 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K9 ERO, 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 26 years old, this Lotus Elise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K9 ERO?

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What year was K9 ERO registered?

K9 ERO is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is K9 ERO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K9 ERO shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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