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KX57 LPA

2008 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

62,910 mi
Last recorded62,910 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Lotus Elise27,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX57 LPA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 62,910 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 62,279 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 61,846 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 61,434 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 59,294 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 57,752 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 55,444 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 51,943 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 51,943 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Pitted badly and corroded on insides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake application is slightly uneven

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 49,874 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 49,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 47,079 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 47,055 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 47,045 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 41,524 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose feral rusting (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose feral rusting (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in

Fail 13 Apr 2016 41,357 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose feral rusting (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose feral rusting (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in

Pass 17 Apr 2015 36,719 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 36,079 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 36,076 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 25,629 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 28 Feb 2013 25,629 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Front and rear brake discs corroded.

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 19,916 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 19,916 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 16,219 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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KX57 LPA is a 2008 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2008 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 27,504 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 KX57 LPA, 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 18 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KX57 LPA registered?

KX57 LPA is a 2008 Lotus Elise, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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