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X226 KON

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

3,212 mi
Last recorded3,212 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX226 KON
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 3,212 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 3,207 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2025 2,793 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 2,312 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 2,002 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 1,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 1,151 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 580 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 1 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 11,649 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 10,931 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 10,336 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 10,330 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 2 May 2014 9,559 miles

Number plate lights working but dull

Pass 1 May 2013 8,257 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 7,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 5,389 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 1,333 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 20,151 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 15,483 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 12,769 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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X226 KON is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2001 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 38,622 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 X226 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 25 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 X226 KON registered?

X226 KON is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 25 January 2001.

Is X226 KON safe to buy?

The MOT history for X226 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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