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KX04 WUB

2004 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

52,157 mi
Last recorded52,157 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX04 WUB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 52,157 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 51,900 miles

Emissions not tested over heated (7.3.A.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 52,123 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 51,859 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 51,599 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 43,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 35,895 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 31,614 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 28,098 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 27,805 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 25,901 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 20,161 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 12,562 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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KX04 WUB is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WUB, 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 WUB registered?

KX04 WUB is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 15 April 2004.

Is KX04 WUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KX04 WUB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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