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LK18 EZA

2018 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

808 mi
Last recorded808 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Lotus Elise10,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK18 EZA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2026 808 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 805 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 801 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 798 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 794 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 706 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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LK18 EZA is a 2018 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 10,049 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 LK18 EZA, 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 8 years old, this Lotus Elise is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LK18 EZA?

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What year was LK18 EZA registered?

LK18 EZA is a 2018 Lotus Elise, first registered on 8 May 2018.

Is LK18 EZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK18 EZA shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LK18 EZA have outstanding finance?

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