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KX06 HBK

2006 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,177 mi
Last recorded95,177 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX06 HBK
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 95,177 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2026 95,177 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 93,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 92,705 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 92,702 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside front perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 92,171 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside front perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 91,316 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 89,140 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 85,908 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 83,987 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 83,754 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 83,754 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 79,060 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 79,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 73,962 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 73,962 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 67,458 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 67,458 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 61,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 61,111 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 55,227 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 55,227 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 47,497 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 40,709 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 32,708 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 32,708 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 24,380 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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KX06 HBK is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 31,115 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 KX06 HBK, 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 20 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KX06 HBK is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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