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L25 LKA

2006 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

59,159 mi
Last recorded59,159 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL25 LKA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 59,159 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 58,545 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 57,017 miles

Advise unable to inspect all brake, steering and suspension components due to under trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2022 54,134 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 51,913 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 49,336 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 42,783 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2018 39,967 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2017 38,929 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 38,929 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 23 May 2016 37,341 miles

Under trays fitted causing some components not to be seen

Pass 14 May 2015 33,333 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 29,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front reg plate slightly insecure

Pass 1 Jun 2013 29,354 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 29,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn down to wearbands

Pass 7 May 2011 27,870 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 42,570 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 22,413 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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L25 LKA is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2006 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 31,115 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L25 LKA, 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 20 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L25 LKA registered?

L25 LKA is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 November 2006.

Is L25 LKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L25 LKA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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