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KX04 WTY

2004 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,293 mi
Last recorded85,293 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX04 WTY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 85,293 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 84,249 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 81,557 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 80,022 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 77,662 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 75,008 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 73,317 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 71,454 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 68,522 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 65,316 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 59,713 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 59,713 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 57,928 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 54,043 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 49,964 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 47,295 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 42,651 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 42,494 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 38,049 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 31,061 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 26,233 miles

full length underside car undertray fitted restricting inspection

Pass 22 Jan 2007 19,847 miles

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

Offside 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 WTY is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 KX04 WTY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KX04 WTY registered?

KX04 WTY is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is KX04 WTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KX04 WTY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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