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KU12 LHD

2012 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,104 mi
Last recorded91,104 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Lotus Elise23,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 LHD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2025 91,104 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 87,179 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 82,596 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 73,338 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 64,501 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 60,083 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 49,501 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 47,512 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 44,619 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 37,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 28,252 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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KU12 LHD is a 2012 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 23,242 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 KU12 LHD, 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 14 years old, this Lotus Elise is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU12 LHD registered?

KU12 LHD is a 2012 Lotus Elise, first registered on 14 April 2012.

Is KU12 LHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU12 LHD shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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