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KX15 CVT

2015 Lotus Elise

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

27,419 mi
Last recorded27,419 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Lotus Elise16,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX15 CVT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 27,419 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 27,000 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 26,094 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 25,313 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 24,176 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 24,176 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2021 23,313 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 OSR on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 22,097 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 19,146 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 10,269 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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KX15 CVT is a 2015 Lotus Elise in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2015 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 16,318 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KX15 CVT, 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 11 years old, this Lotus Elise is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KX15 CVT?

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What year was KX15 CVT registered?

KX15 CVT is a 2015 Lotus Elise, first registered on 11 April 2015.

Is KX15 CVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KX15 CVT shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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