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Y758 KKE

2001 Lotus Elise

Maroon Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

59,783 mi
Last recorded59,783 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY758 KKE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 59,783 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 59,533 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 58,918 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 58,028 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 57,130 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 56,443 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 54,861 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 54,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 53,114 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 51,197 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 16 Apr 2016 48,847 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 46,507 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 44,223 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 44,222 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 3 May 2013 41,397 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 41,393 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 37,649 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2011 33,204 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 33,096 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 32,835 miles

N/S/R coil spring retaining collar cracked

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 32,466 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 32,070 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 28,853 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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Y758 KKE is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Maroon with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y758 KKE, 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.

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What year was Y758 KKE registered?

Y758 KKE is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 2 July 2001.

Is Y758 KKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y758 KKE shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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