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X215 KON

2000 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

30,285 mi
Last recorded30,285 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX215 KON
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 30,285 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 30,294 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 30,173 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 30,074 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 29,895 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 29,577 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 28,938 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 28,260 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 27,933 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 27,506 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 26,873 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 26,108 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 26,107 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 25,567 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 24,638 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 23,878 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 23,877 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 May 2009 23,361 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 22,495 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 20,943 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 19,362 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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X215 KON is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 X215 KON, 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 X215 KON registered?

X215 KON is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 22 September 2000.

Is X215 KON safe to buy?

The MOT history for X215 KON shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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