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KY16 UEF

2016 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

39,275 mi
Last recorded39,275 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Lotus Elise15,473 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY16 UEF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 39,275 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 35,816 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 35,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 31,487 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 31,487 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 25,949 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 19,960 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 13,362 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 6,255 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 6,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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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KY16 UEF is a 2016 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KY16 UEF, 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 KY16 UEF registered?

KY16 UEF is a 2016 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 May 2016.

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