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PG06 XKL

2006 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,702 mi
Last recorded58,702 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG06 XKL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 58,702 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 58,688 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2023 57,430 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 57,026 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 57,025 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 56,529 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 54,265 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 51,822 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 48,532 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 43,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking between tread (no cords visable)

Offside Front Tyre cracking between tread (no cords visable)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 43,858 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre cracking between tread (no cords visable)

Offside Front Tyre cracking between tread (no cords visable)

Pass 24 May 2014 42,567 miles

Front tyres perished

Fail 19 May 2014 42,567 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Coolant level low

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

Front tyres perished

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 20 May 2013 37,080 miles

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

both front tyres cracking in treads

Pass 21 May 2012 29,838 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 31,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2011 25,116 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 25,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 23,880 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 20,965 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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PG06 XKL is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2006 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 31,115 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 PG06 XKL, 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 20 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PG06 XKL registered?

PG06 XKL is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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