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NK07 FJO

2007 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

10,459 mi
Last recorded10,459 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK07 FJO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 10,459 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 9,946 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 9,458 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 9,458 miles

Position lamp not working ALL front & rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 9,311 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 8,903 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 8,195 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 8,195 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 7,932 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 7,932 miles

Registration plate incorrect front/rear changed at time of test (0.1 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 6,990 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 6,364 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 5,084 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 4,543 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 1,202 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 65,710 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 65,710 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 61,337 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 54,517 miles

O/S DRIVING LAMP HAS A CRACK IN THE LENIS

Pass 1 Mar 2011 45,615 miles

Offside Lower Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 45,213 miles

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)

Offside Lower Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 34,095 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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NK07 FJO is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2007 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 29,289 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 NK07 FJO, 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 19 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NK07 FJO registered?

NK07 FJO is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 13 March 2007.

Is NK07 FJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK07 FJO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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