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KX18 FZA

2018 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,505 mi
Last recorded81,505 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Lotus Elise10,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX18 FZA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 81,505 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 81,505 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 71,435 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 61,343 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 50,960 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 40,629 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 30,039 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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KX18 FZA is a 2018 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 10,049 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 KX18 FZA, 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 8 years old, this Lotus Elise is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KX18 FZA?

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What year was KX18 FZA registered?

KX18 FZA is a 2018 Lotus Elise, first registered on 2 June 2018.

Is KX18 FZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KX18 FZA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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