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NK58 BYY

2008 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

57,984 mi
Last recorded57,984 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Lotus Elise27,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK58 BYY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 57,984 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 57,919 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 56,997 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 56,932 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 55,036 miles

both rear tyres worn to limit

Pass 28 Mar 2023 53,800 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 53,800 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 52,001 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 51,739 miles

slight play in the offside track rod end/mounting housing

Fail 29 Oct 2020 51,739 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering component casing retaining devices dangerously loose track rod end mounting housing (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached radius arm ball joint loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight play in the offside track rod end/mounting housing

Pass 30 May 2019 48,694 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 48,694 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 45,218 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 43,377 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 43,345 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 42,892 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 39,699 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 39,699 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 37,544 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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NK58 BYY is a 2008 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2008 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 27,504 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 NK58 BYY, 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 18 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NK58 BYY registered?

NK58 BYY is a 2008 Lotus Elise, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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