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NK56 COU

2007 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

56,857 mi
Last recorded56,857 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK56 COU
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 56,857 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 56,802 miles

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 56,369 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 56,064 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 55,747 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 54,700 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

suspension parts corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2020 54,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays

Pass 28 Aug 2018 54,275 miles

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring vision of some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2017 53,286 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 51,565 miles

under body trims fitted obscuring items

Fail 18 May 2016 51,557 miles

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

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

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

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

under body trims fitted obscuring items

Fail 22 May 2015 48,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2015 48,818 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2014 43,620 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 38,080 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2013 38,080 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 32,654 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 26,774 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 18,951 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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NK56 COU is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NK56 COU, 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 NK56 COU registered?

NK56 COU is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 3 January 2007.

Is NK56 COU safe to buy?

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