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KX14 FBD

2014 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,120 mi
Last recorded30,120 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Lotus Elise21,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX14 FBD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 30,120 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2026 30,120 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2025 28,467 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 26,160 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 22,893 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 22,667 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 21,132 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 21,017 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 17,516 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 14,644 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 10,275 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 10,275 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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KX14 FBD is a 2014 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2014 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 21,474 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 KX14 FBD, 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 12 years old, this Lotus Elise is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KX14 FBD registered?

KX14 FBD is a 2014 Lotus Elise, first registered on 12 May 2014.

Is KX14 FBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KX14 FBD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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