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LK58 AKJ

2009 Lotus Europa

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,497 mi
Last recorded23,497 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2009 Lotus Europa22,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK58 AKJ
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 23,497 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 23,117 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 22,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked with in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm cracked with in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 22,504 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means fuel cap not openning (7.2.4b)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked with in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm cracked with in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 21,730 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 18,554 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads getting low

Pass 28 Jan 2013 15,972 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 12,853 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Europa?

Based on 3,956 MOT tests across 483 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
557
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
483
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 112
brake binding 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 47
parking brake recording little or no effort 47
Stop lamp not working 45
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LK58 AKJ is a 2009 Lotus Europa in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Lotus Europa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 22,640 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Europa fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK58 AKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Europa typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 17 years old, this Lotus Europa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LK58 AKJ registered?

LK58 AKJ is a 2009 Lotus Europa, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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