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L3 UFO

2020 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,699 mi
Last recorded15,699 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 Lotus Elise7,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 UFO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2020
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2026 15,699 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 15,191 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 14,617 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 13,929 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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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L3 UFO is a 2020 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2020 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.1% with a typical mileage of 7,597 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 L3 UFO, 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 6 years old, this Lotus Elise is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L3 UFO registered?

L3 UFO is a 2020 Lotus Elise, first registered on 12 February 2020.

Is L3 UFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L3 UFO shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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