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S6 KLH

2007 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,339 mi
Last recorded53,339 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS6 KLH
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 53,339 miles

All suspension components corroding

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Wiper slightly smeary

Fail 10 Oct 2018 53,339 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid outer bleed nipple area (1.1.16 (b) (i))

All suspension components corroding

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Wiper slightly smeary

Pass 7 Nov 2017 52,558 miles

Central Front wipers smearing, clears the screen just enough to pass.

Pass 4 Nov 2016 51,889 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 51,637 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 51,637 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 51,198 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 49,586 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 49,335 miles

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

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)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 49,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 19 Mar 2012 45,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 45,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 38,497 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 38,497 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 30,726 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 30,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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S6 KLH is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S6 KLH, 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 S6 KLH registered?

S6 KLH is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 May 2007.

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