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MK63 WYM

2013 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,813 mi
Last recorded36,813 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Lotus Elise21,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK63 WYM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 36,813 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 34,355 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 32,047 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 32,047 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both headlamp aims are too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Front noplate is illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged Nsr handbrake cable rubbing on wheel (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 28,362 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 24,880 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 21,473 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 20,397 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 20,249 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 18,108 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 14,092 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 14,092 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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MK63 WYM is a 2013 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 21,882 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 MK63 WYM, 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 13 years old, this Lotus Elise is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MK63 WYM registered?

MK63 WYM is a 2013 Lotus Elise, first registered on 25 September 2013.

Is MK63 WYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK63 WYM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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