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SN64 BVA

2014 Lotus Elise

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

40,642 mi
Last recorded40,642 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Lotus Elise21,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN64 BVA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 40,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust: shield insecure

Pass 9 Sep 2024 37,759 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 35,473 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 35,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 32,331 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 29,031 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 26,161 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 26,161 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Aug 2019 23,719 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 19,775 miles

slight bind imbalance front axle discs slightly scored and lipped

x2rearsuspension arms outer joints siezed

Fail 7 Aug 2018 19,775 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

slight bind imbalance front axle discs slightly scored and lipped

x2rearsuspension arms outer joints siezed

Fail 7 Aug 2018 19,775 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front discs scored and lipped

slight bind and imbalance front brakes 20%

x2 rear suspension arms outer rods seized on joint

Pass 8 Aug 2017 15,671 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 15,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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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SN64 BVA is a 2014 Lotus Elise in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2014 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 21,474 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 SN64 BVA, 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 12 years old, this Lotus Elise is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SN64 BVA registered?

SN64 BVA is a 2014 Lotus Elise, first registered on 6 September 2014.

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