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AU06 KUC

2006 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

78,835 mi
Last recorded78,835 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 78,835 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 77,060 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 77,059 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2023 74,976 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 72,234 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 66,872 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 65,703 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Front tyres showing signs of cracking

Pass 26 Oct 2018 63,431 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 59,172 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 52,507 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 47,642 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 42,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 38,038 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 32,450 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 26,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 26,505 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 20,941 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 KUC is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KUC, 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.

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What year was AU06 KUC registered?

AU06 KUC is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 August 2006.

Is AU06 KUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU06 KUC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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