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KJ51 AUK

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,508 mi
Last recorded29,508 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 AUK
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 May 2013 29,508 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 28,625 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 27,130 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 26,525 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 25,362 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 24,126 miles

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Pass 4 Apr 2007 19,963 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 18,526 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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KJ51 AUK is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KJ51 AUK, 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 KJ51 AUK registered?

KJ51 AUK is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 12 December 2001.

Is KJ51 AUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ51 AUK shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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