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OU12 LOT

2014 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,253 mi
Last recorded44,253 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Lotus Elise21,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU12 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2026 44,253 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 43,401 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 41,571 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 38,763 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 36,977 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 34,728 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 33,082 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 32,032 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 31,125 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 28,496 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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OU12 LOT is a 2014 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 OU12 LOT, 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 OU12 LOT registered?

OU12 LOT is a 2014 Lotus Elise, first registered on 15 March 2014.

Is OU12 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU12 LOT shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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