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RK07 LVY

2007 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,973 mi
Last recorded12,973 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK07 LVY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 12,973 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 12,133 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 11,585 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 9,101 miles

Nearside parking brake reading low

Pass 29 Mar 2022 7,305 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 7,149 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 4,503 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 2,754 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 2,685 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 1 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Headlamp switch faulty does not operate main beam when position and / or dipped lamps switched off (1.7.1)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. backlighting not working (6.7.3)

Speedometer clearly inoperative reads 20mph when stationary & does not move when vehicle in motion (6.7.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner shoulder ()

Offside park brake effort low

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

odometer not working

Pass 12 Jan 2017 44,556 miles

Coolant level low

Offside Front indicator unit has condensation inside

Rear brake discs are worn and lipped

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Jan 2017 44,556 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Coolant level low

Offside Front indicator unit has condensation inside

Rear brake discs are worn and lipped

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Dec 2015 41,927 miles

Coolant level low

Rear discs worn and lipped

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Oct 2014 40,042 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 34,325 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2013 34,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 31,720 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 25,571 miles
Pass 9 May 2010 20,068 miles

front and rear brake pads over half worn

undertrays fitted throughout vehicle

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 LVY is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 RK07 LVY, 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.

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What year was RK07 LVY registered?

RK07 LVY is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 22 May 2007.

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