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LK56 EVH

2006 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

56,734 mi
Last recorded56,734 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK56 EVH
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 56,734 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 55,037 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 53,319 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 51,573 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 50,063 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 48,708 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 47,529 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 46,308 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 44,297 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 43,609 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 42,301 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 41,271 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 38,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 38,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2012 33,963 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2011 24,003 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise front and rear brake discs some corrosion to inner faces

Fail 9 Dec 2011 24,003 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise front and rear brake discs some corrosion to inner faces

Pass 5 Nov 2010 21,636 miles

advise both front and both rear brake disc inner faces corroded and some wear advise a brake service

Fail 2 Nov 2010 21,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise both front and both rear brake disc inner faces corroded and some wear advise a brake service

Pass 26 Oct 2009 18,661 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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LK56 EVH is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LK56 EVH, 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 LK56 EVH registered?

LK56 EVH is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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