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WX05 KCK

2005 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

27,516 mi
Last recorded27,516 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 KCK
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 27,516 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 27,127 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 26,803 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 26,504 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 26,047 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 25,526 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 25,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under side of vehicle not fully inspected due to covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2018 24,333 miles

under side of vehicle not fully inspected due to covers fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2018 24,332 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

under side of vehicle not fully inspected due to covers fitted

Pass 18 May 2017 23,963 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 23,963 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2016 23,090 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)

Fail 17 May 2016 23,090 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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 1 May 2015 21,554 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyres deterioating

Pass 12 May 2014 19,085 miles

Non-genuine battery fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2013 17,751 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 17,677 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 14,941 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 12,951 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 7,065 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 May 2010 7,065 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 6,294 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 5,239 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 KCK is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KCK, 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.

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What year was WX05 KCK registered?

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

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