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W2 KEV

2000 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,722 mi
Last recorded78,722 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW2 KEV
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2026 78,722 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 77,176 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 76,655 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 75,304 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 74,743 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 73,698 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 72,156 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 68,371 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 67,886 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 66,051 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 62,599 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 60,234 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 56,813 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 54,283 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 51,618 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 49,508 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 45,013 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 40,193 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 35,919 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 30,578 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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W2 KEV is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W2 KEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W2 KEV registered?

W2 KEV is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W2 KEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W2 KEV shows 20 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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