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WX05 KCC

2005 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

50,673 mi
Last recorded50,673 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 KCC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 50,673 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 49,810 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 49,020 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 48,337 miles

Front tyres slightly out of shape

Wiper poor

Pass 7 Apr 2022 47,310 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 46,683 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 45,508 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 44,241 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 43,586 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 42,832 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 41,787 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 39,831 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 38,666 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 36,963 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2011 34,367 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 31,414 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 21,343 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 21,343 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 19,208 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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WX05 KCC is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2005 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 31,970 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 WX05 KCC, 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 21 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WX05 KCC registered?

WX05 KCC is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is WX05 KCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX05 KCC shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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