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SN65 BKD

2016 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,690 mi
Last recorded21,690 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Lotus Elise15,473 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN65 BKD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2025 21,690 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 20,860 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 17,512 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 15,432 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 11,994 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 10,716 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 7,383 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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SN65 BKD is a 2016 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 15,473 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 SN65 BKD, 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 10 years old, this Lotus Elise is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SN65 BKD registered?

SN65 BKD is a 2016 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 February 2016.

Is SN65 BKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN65 BKD shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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