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YN51 YKB

2001 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

39,485 mi
Last recorded39,485 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 YKB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 39,485 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 38,651 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 37,992 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 37,117 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 35,459 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 34,505 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 32,864 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 29,010 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 28,894 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 28,760 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 28,449 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 28,061 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 27,849 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 27,192 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 26,618 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 25,669 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 24,602 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 23,625 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 21,013 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 18,766 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 18,697 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Inner Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YN51 YKB is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 YN51 YKB, 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 YN51 YKB registered?

YN51 YKB is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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