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SK07 AYX

2007 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,993 mi
Last recorded51,993 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK07 AYX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 51,993 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 48,193 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 48,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 43,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 40,497 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 40,496 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 36,236 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 35,107 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 34,070 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 32,310 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 32,307 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 31,238 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 14 Sep 2016 30,184 miles

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 12 Mar 2014 27,603 miles

EML light on

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2013 23,227 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 22,159 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 21,145 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 20,147 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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SK07 AYX is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AYX, 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 SK07 AYX?

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What year was SK07 AYX registered?

SK07 AYX is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 6 July 2007.

Is SK07 AYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK07 AYX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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