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V122 KCL

2000 Lotus Elise

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,155 mi
Last recorded51,155 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV122 KCL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 51,155 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 50,455 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 49,865 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 49,619 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 48,347 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 48,340 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 44,822 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 43,967 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 43,437 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 43,427 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Interior mirror missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 42,574 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 40,354 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front numberplate cracked

n/s/f headlamp starting to rust

wiperblade starting to spilt

Pass 1 Jun 2012 38,188 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Jun 2011 37,044 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Jun 2010 34,640 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s headlamp rusty

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Jun 2009 31,781 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/f headlamp slightly rusty

Pass 30 May 2008 26,997 miles

n/s headlight rusty

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Oct 2006 26,235 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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V122 KCL is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2000 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 39,929 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 V122 KCL, 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 26 years old, this Lotus Elise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V122 KCL registered?

V122 KCL is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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