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RK07 LVW

2007 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

40,717 mi
Last recorded40,717 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK07 LVW
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 40,717 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 39,792 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 36,591 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 35,553 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 34,529 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 33,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 32,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 32,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 31,742 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 30,928 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 29,993 miles

Offside front tyre has a nail in inner shoulder

Pass 25 Jun 2015 29,108 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2014 28,308 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 27,363 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 26,355 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 22,945 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 13,106 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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RK07 LVW is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2007 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 29,289 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 RK07 LVW, 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 19 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RK07 LVW?

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What year was RK07 LVW registered?

RK07 LVW is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 6 July 2007.

Is RK07 LVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK07 LVW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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