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LK58 AEP

2008 Lotus Elise

Orange Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

21,104 mi
Last recorded21,104 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Lotus Elise27,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK58 AEP
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 21,104 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 20,492 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 20,259 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 18,998 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 17,566 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks in rubber nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 16,400 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 14,071 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 14,071 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 12,688 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 11,855 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 9,655 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 6,845 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 5,376 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2011 3,434 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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LK58 AEP is a 2008 Lotus Elise in Orange with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2008 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 27,504 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 LK58 AEP, 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 18 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LK58 AEP registered?

LK58 AEP is a 2008 Lotus Elise, first registered on 15 October 2008.

Is LK58 AEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK58 AEP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LK58 AEP have outstanding finance?

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