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AU06 KGK

2006 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

54,150 mi
Last recorded54,150 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 KGK
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 54,150 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 53,475 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 52,607 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 50,871 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 50,157 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 49,029 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper suspension arm inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion to both rear upper suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 47,233 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 44,776 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 42,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 40,172 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 38,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2014 34,689 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jun 2014 34,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 31,776 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 28,165 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 23,329 miles

rear brake inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 28 Jun 2010 19,096 miles

front tyre treads worn to 2mm

Pass 24 Jun 2009 13,611 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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AU06 KGK is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2006 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 31,115 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 AU06 KGK, 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 20 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU06 KGK registered?

AU06 KGK is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 July 2006.

Is AU06 KGK safe to buy?

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