2006 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · SN06 CKK
2006 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 80,245 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,245 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SN06 CKK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 80,245 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SN06 CKK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Lotus Elise (SN06 CKK) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 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: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Alloy cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Alloy cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
SN06 CKK Mileage History
- 13/03/202376,282 mi
- 25/03/202478,539 mi+2,257 mi
- 01/04/202579,636 mi+1,097 mi
- 23/03/202680,233 mi+597 mi
- 02/04/202680,245 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 1,298 miles per year across 5 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: Good
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