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SS55 LTS

2014 Lotus Elise

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

32,561 mi
Last recorded32,561 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Lotus Elise21,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS55 LTS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2014
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 32,561 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 31,052 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 30,665 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 30,425 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 30,147 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 29,534 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 28,186 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 26,963 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 26,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 26,591 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 24,582 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 22,400 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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SS55 LTS is a 2014 Lotus Elise in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 SS55 LTS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SS55 LTS registered?

SS55 LTS is a 2014 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2014.

Is SS55 LTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SS55 LTS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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