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KX04 WTK

2004 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,521 mi
Last recorded23,521 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX04 WTK
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2010 23,521 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads low.

Fail 8 Jun 2010 23,521 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads low.

Pass 11 Jun 2009 20,215 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

covers covering testable items.

headlight aims on lower limit.

Fail 11 Jun 2009 20,215 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

covers covering testable items.

headlight aims on lower limit.

Pass 17 Jun 2008 16,388 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2007 14,404 miles

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

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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KX04 WTK is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 34,392 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 KX04 WTK, 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 22 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KX04 WTK registered?

KX04 WTK is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 June 2004.

Is KX04 WTK safe to buy?

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