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SK07 AYP

2007 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

68,062 mi
Last recorded68,062 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK07 AYP
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 68,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 66,537 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 64,732 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 62,230 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 58,230 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 58,176 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 53,834 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 51,888 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 49,176 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 48,406 miles

Front windscreen small stone chip which is showing sign of minor splaying on a zone of windscreen

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin would require wheel removal to confirm, also anti rattling shims very close to disc on inner pads (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all braking disc surfaces corrosion, minor lip (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all coils (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 48,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald / worn to cord exposed inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread bald (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread worn through to cord (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front windscreen small stone chip which is showing sign of minor splaying on a zone of windscreen

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin would require wheel removal to confirm, also anti rattling shims very close to disc on inner pads (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all braking disc surfaces corrosion, minor lip (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all coils (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 38,571 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 36,396 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 34,199 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 30,080 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 24,979 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 22,456 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 22,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 20,131 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 20,131 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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SK07 AYP is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SK07 AYP, 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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SK07 AYP is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 3 July 2007.

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