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NKZ 2572

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

68,053 mi
Last recorded68,053 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKZ 2572
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 68,053 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2024 65,822 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Oct 2023 64,429 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 63,538 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Aug 2021 62,521 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jul 2020 62,041 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jun 2019 60,287 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 57,571 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 57,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 54,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

undertrays throughout the length of vehicle.

Pass 25 Feb 2016 52,428 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 49,659 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 49,230 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 49,040 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2010 45,171 miles

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

under tray covering major components

Pass 30 Dec 2009 42,439 miles

full undertray preventing full inspection off some components

Pass 31 Dec 2008 39,854 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all brake discs rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2008 36,536 miles

unable to check brake fluid as screw down panel fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2007 32,803 miles

as orginal test no 964828707069

Fail 8 Jan 2007 32,803 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

note bonnett panals not opened

Pass 16 Jan 2006 26,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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NKZ 2572 is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NKZ 2572, 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 NKZ 2572 registered?

NKZ 2572 is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 17 November 2001.

Is NKZ 2572 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NKZ 2572 shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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