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KJ51 AVK

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,609 mi
Last recorded16,609 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 31 May 2023 16,609 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2021 16,400 miles

Engine and under covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2019 14,592 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 12,959 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 11,821 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Apr 2015 10,506 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 9,488 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

both front tyres perishing, cracking in tread grooves

Pass 20 Sep 2012 9,106 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 8,744 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 7,858 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 6,846 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 6,036 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 4,970 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 AVK is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 AVK, 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 AVK registered?

KJ51 AVK is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is KJ51 AVK safe to buy?

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