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X234 KON

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,830 mi
Last recorded54,830 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX234 KON
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 54,830 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 54,758 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2023 54,731 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 63,966 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 53,115 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2020 52,215 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 51,394 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 49,672 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 47,219 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 44,828 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 39,084 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 36,494 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

nearside rear hub oil seal has a slight leakage of oil

Fail 7 Apr 2012 36,484 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

nearside rear hub oil seal has a slight leakage of oil

Pass 5 Mar 2011 32,021 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 31,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 26,985 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 21,262 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 21,262 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 19,946 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 18,680 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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X234 KON is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 39,929 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 X234 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.

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What year was X234 KON registered?

X234 KON is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 19 September 2000.

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