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S12 KWC

2000 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

50,960 mi
Last recorded50,960 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 KWC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 50,960 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 50,801 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 48,955 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 46,396 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 43,540 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 41,443 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 37,482 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 37,482 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 30,716 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 27,580 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 25,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 23,858 miles

WIPER BLADE POOR CONDITION

Pass 4 Oct 2007 22,236 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 21,202 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 20,991 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S12 KWC is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2000 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 39,929 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 S12 KWC, 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 26 years old, this Lotus Elise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S12 KWC registered?

S12 KWC is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is S12 KWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S12 KWC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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