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KX66 BBE

2016 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,642 mi
Last recorded20,642 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Lotus Elise15,473 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX66 BBE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 20,642 miles

All 4 tyres are showing signs of track use

Pass 9 Aug 2024 19,187 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 17,901 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 16,708 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 15,377 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Osr inner suspension rod has slight play in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 14,693 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 14,693 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 12,468 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 12,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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KX66 BBE is a 2016 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 15,473 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 KX66 BBE, 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 10 years old, this Lotus Elise is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KX66 BBE registered?

KX66 BBE is a 2016 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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