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X2 XKB

2007 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

51,198 mi
Last recorded51,198 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX2 XKB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 51,198 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 51,144 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 50,938 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 50,784 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 50,767 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2022 50,728 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 50,683 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 50,600 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 49,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 48,530 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 46,630 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 46,427 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 45,711 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 45,700 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front offside tyre inner edge worn

Pass 24 Jan 2014 45,320 miles

front offside tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 21 Feb 2013 44,011 miles

front offside tyre inner edge worn

Pass 17 Feb 2012 41,461 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 35,874 miles

All brake discs in poor condition.

Fail 24 Feb 2011 35,874 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

All brake discs in poor condition.

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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X2 XKB is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2007 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 29,289 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 X2 XKB, 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 19 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 X2 XKB registered?

X2 XKB is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is X2 XKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X2 XKB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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