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Y21 KVC

2015 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

34,284 mi
Last recorded34,284 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Lotus Elise16,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY21 KVC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2015
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 34,284 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 30,609 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 28,687 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 26,269 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 23,230 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 15,922 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 15,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 14,483 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 11,639 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 11,639 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 8,548 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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Y21 KVC is a 2015 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2015 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 16,318 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 Y21 KVC, 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 11 years old, this Lotus Elise is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y21 KVC registered?

Y21 KVC is a 2015 Lotus Elise, first registered on 23 March 2015.

Is Y21 KVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y21 KVC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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