2005 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · NK05 AOO
2005 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 9,183 miles. MOT expired on 09 Aug 2022. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Aug 2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 9,183 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NK05 AOO Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2021
- 9,183 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NK05 AOO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Lotus Elise (NK05 AOO) between February 2008 and August 2021.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”.
NK05 AOO Mileage History
- 19/02/20085,321 mi
- 16/02/200911,951 mi+6,630 mi
- 19/02/200911,970 mi+19 mi
- 23/02/201019,983 mi+8,013 mi
- 23/02/201019,983 mi
- 18/02/201127,761 mi+7,778 mi
- 12/01/2012937 mi-26,824 mi
- 12/01/2012937 mi
- 05/05/20172,592 mi+1,655 mi
- 05/05/20183,699 mi+1,107 mi
- 08/06/20193,990 mi+291 mi
- 10/08/20205,545 mi+1,555 mi
- 03/08/20219,183 mi+3,638 mi
Average of roughly 287 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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