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LK20 AWZ

2020 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

4,772 mi
Last recorded4,772 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 Lotus Elise7,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK20 AWZ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2020
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2026 4,772 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 May 2025 4,313 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 3,443 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 2,519 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 2,519 miles

Offside Front Lower Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. Seat base unable to move (6.2.5 (b) (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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LK20 AWZ is a 2020 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 LK20 AWZ, 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 LK20 AWZ registered?

LK20 AWZ is a 2020 Lotus Elise, first registered on 16 March 2020.

Is LK20 AWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK20 AWZ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LK20 AWZ have outstanding finance?

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