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LT55 KKW

2006 Lotus Elise

Maroon Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,728 mi
Last recorded27,728 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 KKW
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2006
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 27,728 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 27,317 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 27,136 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 26,931 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres are cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 26,931 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres are cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Nsf indicator unit insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2022 26,293 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 25,012 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 24,214 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 24,214 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 22,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 20,808 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 19,020 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 17,041 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2016 17,041 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2015 16,168 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear discs deterioating

Pass 31 Jan 2014 14,670 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 13,387 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 12,487 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 10,417 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 8 Mar 2010 9,623 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 7,743 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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LT55 KKW is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Maroon with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LT55 KKW, 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.

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What year was LT55 KKW registered?

LT55 KKW is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 January 2006.

Is LT55 KKW safe to buy?

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