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KV53 OLH

2003 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,069 mi
Last recorded53,069 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 OLH
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 53,069 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 49,027 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 48,675 miles

front and rear brake discs worn and surface corroded

Pass 22 May 2009 43,093 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 33,450 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 27,711 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 27,034 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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KV53 OLH is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 33,657 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 KV53 OLH, 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 23 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KV53 OLH?

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What year was KV53 OLH registered?

KV53 OLH is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is KV53 OLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV53 OLH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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