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LK06 MKA

2006 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

37,354 mi
Last recorded37,354 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK06 MKA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 37,354 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 37,321 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Nov 2020 36,591 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 36,433 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2018 35,962 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 34,635 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 32,869 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 32,866 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2016 32,804 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 30,118 miles

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

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

o/f side front top ball joint gaiter in poor condition

Pass 4 Apr 2015 29,332 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 25,587 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 24,228 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 21,653 miles

all four brake discs worn

Fail 31 Aug 2011 21,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

all four brake discs worn

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Aug 2010 19,082 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Aug 2009 14,509 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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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LK06 MKA is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 LK06 MKA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LK06 MKA registered?

LK06 MKA is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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