2006 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · KX06 HCK
2006 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 02 May 2006. Recorded mileage 71,916 miles. MOT expired on 03 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,916 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KX06 HCK Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2022
- 71,916 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KX06 HCK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Lotus Elise (KX06 HCK) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Valve stem seriously damaged both perished (5.2.3 (j))”; “Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
KX06 HCK Mileage History
- 04/08/202271,914 mi
- 05/08/202271,916 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 728 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Lotus Lotus Elise S2 (Toyota-engined)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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