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N10 KNJ

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

3,261 mi
Last recorded3,261 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN10 KNJ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 3,261 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 3,261 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 3,115 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 3,115 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 3,069 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 2,731 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 1,880 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 1,667 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 428 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 3,709 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 2,812 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 2,031 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014
Pass 7 Sep 2013 15,690 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2012 14,771 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 12,094 miles

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

this car has no servo

Fail 15 Aug 2011 12,094 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 9,866 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 5,468 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 5,468 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 8 Aug 2008
Fail 12 Apr 2007 10,954 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 10,954 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 4,470 miles

nearside & offside front and rear discs starting to corrode

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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N10 KNJ is a 2001 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 2001 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 38,622 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 N10 KNJ, 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 25 years old, this Lotus Elise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N10 KNJ registered?

N10 KNJ is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is N10 KNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N10 KNJ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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