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YJ17 KOW

2017 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,148 mi
Last recorded40,148 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Lotus Elise11,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ17 KOW
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 22 May 2026 40,148 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 35,264 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 32,056 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 25,065 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 15,859 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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YJ17 KOW is a 2017 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.7% with a typical mileage of 11,951 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 YJ17 KOW, 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 9 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 YJ17 KOW registered?

YJ17 KOW is a 2017 Lotus Elise, first registered on 4 March 2017.

Is YJ17 KOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ17 KOW shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YJ17 KOW have outstanding finance?

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