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OO08 JKY

2014 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

33,432 mi
Last recorded33,432 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Lotus Elise21,474 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO08 JKY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 33,432 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 31,683 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 31,683 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Jun 2024 31,634 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 30,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 27,519 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 25,504 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 24,616 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 23,733 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 22,731 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 22,731 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 18,451 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 18,451 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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OO08 JKY is a 2014 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2014 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 21,474 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 OO08 JKY, 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 12 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 OO08 JKY registered?

OO08 JKY is a 2014 Lotus Elise, first registered on 13 February 2014.

Is OO08 JKY safe to buy?

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