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Y18 SDW

2006 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests39 (33 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,932 mi
Last recorded65,932 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY18 SDW
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

33 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 65,932 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 61,344 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 61,338 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both front anti-roll bar mount bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 63,858 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 60,249 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 54,560 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 60,189 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 60,187 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 59,723 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 59,333 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 57,330 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 54,248 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 54,656 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 48,251 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 53,297 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 47,497 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 50,199 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 46,798 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 47,107 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 46,198 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 44,024 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 43,014 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 43,014 miles

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 41,977 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 41,977 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 39,366 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 37,821 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 36,082 miles

Full Body Under Tray Fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2012 32,589 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 34,605 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 28,998 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 34,154 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 20,943 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 27,353 miles

Oil leak

alternator belt worn on edge

unable to fully inspect underneath of vehicle due to covers fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2009 27,353 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Oil leak

alternator belt worn on edge

unable to fully inspect underneath of vehicle due to covers fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2008 15,440 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 15,440 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 May 2007 6,856 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 6,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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Y18 SDW is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2006 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 31,115 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 Y18 SDW, 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 20 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y18 SDW registered?

Y18 SDW is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 19 October 2006.

Is Y18 SDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y18 SDW shows 39 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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