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NL63 VVK

2013 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

36,427 mi
Last recorded36,427 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Lotus Elise21,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL63 VVK
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 36,427 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 34,831 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 33,294 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened *all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 31,388 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 29,078 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 27,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 24,504 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 18,601 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 18,600 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 15,978 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 13,160 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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NL63 VVK is a 2013 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2013 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 21,882 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 NL63 VVK, 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 13 years old, this Lotus Elise is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL63 VVK registered?

NL63 VVK is a 2013 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 September 2013.

Is NL63 VVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL63 VVK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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