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V126 KCL

2000 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,983 mi
Last recorded39,983 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV126 KCL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 39,983 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 39,816 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 39,620 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 39,412 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 39,267 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 39,225 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 38,932 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 38,441 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 37,467 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 34,323 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 34,323 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 34,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 33,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 32,541 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 19 Apr 2010 32,541 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 6 Apr 2009 31,689 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 31,612 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 30,456 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 30,384 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 30,384 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 27,824 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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V126 KCL is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V126 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 V126 KCL registered?

V126 KCL is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 24 February 2000.

Is V126 KCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V126 KCL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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