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MH06 UYP

2006 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

73,301 mi
Last recorded73,301 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH06 UYP
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 73,301 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 73,301 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 71,322 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 68,982 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 66,872 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing the inspection of certain components,

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 64,819 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 64,819 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 61,548 miles

engine cover & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 13 Nov 2019 59,163 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 56,424 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 51,994 miles

Nearside front tyre is deteroirated

Offside front tyre is worn on inner edge and deteroirated

Pass 11 Oct 2016 50,794 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 50,153 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2014 48,499 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 48,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 47,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 45,227 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 45,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 43,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 42,890 miles

nearside front brake disc worn / corroded

offside front brake disc worn / corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2011 35,409 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 26,558 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 26,558 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 22,719 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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MH06 UYP is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MH06 UYP, 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 MH06 UYP registered?

MH06 UYP is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 July 2006.

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