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KY63 UKD

2013 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,151 mi
Last recorded70,151 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Lotus Elise21,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY63 UKD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 70,151 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 63,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 63,063 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 50,975 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 42,135 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 34,842 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 28,629 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 23,786 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Front tyres worn

Pass 13 Nov 2018 19,924 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 16,097 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 7,854 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 7,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 7,851 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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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KY63 UKD is a 2013 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 21,882 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 KY63 UKD, 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 13 years old, this Lotus Elise is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KY63 UKD registered?

KY63 UKD is a 2013 Lotus Elise, first registered on 2 October 2013.

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